lucky charms chocolate cookies Recipe
Delight in a whimsical twist on classic chocolate cookies with these Lucky Charms Chocolate Cookies, combining rich cocoa, white chocolate chunks, and colorful marshmallows in a soft, chewy cookie perfect for any sweet tooth craving.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 18-20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup softened butter (or margarine)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups (125 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups (219 g) all-purpose flour
Add-ins and Toppings
- 1 cup (170 g) white chocolate chunks
- 1 cup Lucky Charms marshmallows
- Topping: a few more Lucky Charms marshmallows and flaky salt
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes until lightened in color and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally for even mixing.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on medium-high speed until each is fully incorporated. Then add the vanilla extract and mix on medium until combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, unsweetened cocoa powder, and all-purpose flour.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice. Mix until just barely combined, allowing a few streaks of flour to remain.
- Add White Chocolate and Marshmallows: Fold in white chocolate chunks and Lucky Charms marshmallows gently on low speed until evenly distributed. Use a spatula to ensure even mixing.
- Scoop and Shape Cookies: Using your hands, scoop about 60-75 grams of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten the tops gently if you prefer flat cookies. Add a few extra Lucky Charms marshmallows on top for decoration.
- Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes. The cookies should look slightly underbaked in the center when removed. Check a test cookie to determine your preferred baking time.
- Add Topping and Cool: Immediately after baking, sprinkle flaky salt over the cookies so it sticks. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Store: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage up to several months.
- Tip: If cookies aren’t flattening as desired towards the end of baking, gently press them with a solid metal flipper.
Notes
- Separating Lucky Charms marshmallows by hand ensures better cookie texture and flavor.
- Use white chocolate chunks or wafers for better melting and texture distribution.
- Flaky salt on top balances sweetness and enhances flavor complexity.
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and allow to cool on the baking sheet.
- Store in airtight containers to maintain crisp edges and chewy centers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 65g)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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