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Lucky Charms Sugar Cookies

Soft, chewy sugar cookies packed with colorful Lucky Charms marshmallows and rich vanilla flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 cookies
Calories 162 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup Lucky Charms vanilla marshmallows plus extra for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together with a hand mixer on medium speed until pale, light, and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla bean paste to the butter mixture and mix just until smooth and well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and sea salt until evenly combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently until no dry streaks of flour remain and the dough is soft and cohesive.
  • Fold in the 1/2 cup Lucky Charms vanilla marshmallows, reserving a small handful of marshmallows for topping the cookies after baking.
  • Using a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the mounds a few inches apart to allow for spreading.
  • Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through baking, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set but still soft.
  • Remove the baking sheets from the oven and immediately press a few of the reserved Lucky Charms marshmallows into the tops of the warm cookies.
  • Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them carefully to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted so it creams properly with the sugar and helps the cookies spread evenly.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding the flour to keep the cookies tender and prevent them from turning tough.
- If baking in batches, keep unbaked dough chilled between bakes to help the cookies hold their shape.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
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