These White Chocolate Lucky Charms Cookies are perfectly chewy and made with Lucky Charms cereal and marshmallows. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! Includes step by step recipe video
So when my baby girl was 10 weeks old I made my first real outing with both kids.
I mean, I’d ventured out with both girls to visit the school, and to my parent’s house, and such, but never out, for a few hours, to places involving shopping carts and shelves full of brightly colored packaging at my toddler’s eye level.
Sometimes I swear I still think like a single person.
I shouldn’t, because my oldest girl is almost 3. But there are times when I really underestimate how long it takes us to get ready and out the door.
I had to take the baby to her doctor’s appointment at 9:40, and I knew we’d had to leave the house by 9 sharp to be there right on time. So I got up, had breakfast, spent a good half hour on Facebook (obviously), plunked the toddler in front of some cartoons and hit the shower at 8:15.
By some miracle, we were in the vehicle at 9:02.
I press the garage door opener, and it won’t open.
Run up the stairs to the garage door opener on the wall. Nothing.
It’s frozen shut.
Run down the stairs to the garage door. Kick furiously at the door to loosen the ice.
Up the stairs to the garage door opener. Success!
9:03 – back in the car.
I have to admit, I was feeling kind of like Superwoman.
We made it to the doctor right on time, and, much to my surprise, the whole outing wasn’t even a complete disaster.
I was a little worried about having my 2 ½ year old walk beside the cart when we were shopping. So I stuck her inside the cart and loaded the groceries on top of her like any responsible parent.
As we were walking down the cereal aisle to get all the boring kinds of cereal we normally eat, I started feeling guilty about not having any cute St. Patrick’s Day recipes for you, and I just couldn’t walk by the Lucky Charms.
Luckily there was room on her lap for one more box.
I was trying to think of something creative to do with them. I went to Pinterest (obviously), and started searching. I found a recipe for Lucky Charms cookies from Good Housekeeping and I gave them a shot.
The first batch was pretty good, but they spread thin, even though I chilled them in the freezer and chilled them after rolling. I wanted to try them again after making a few adjustments, and they were perfect. And no need for chilling!
I’m pretty sure this is what people would call a breakfast cookie, right?? : )
NOTES:
- When grinding your cereal, it’s best to use a food processor or a powerful blender — it is replacing some of the flour so you need it to be a powder, not crushed cereal.
- Don’t overbake! It’s okay to take them out while they are just a touch glossy in the center, they will continue to set as they cool on the hot baking sheet.
Watch the recipe video and see how easy they are to make!
White Chocolate Lucky Charms Cookies
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups Lucky Charms cereal, no marshmallows 84g
- 1 cup butter 2 sticks, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- 3/4 cup brown sugar 127g
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 250g
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup marshmallows from cereal 36g
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Lucky Charms cereal (no marshmallows, roughly chopped if desired) 17g
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, process 2 ½ cups cereal without marshmallows until a fine powder. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar on high until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add eggs and beat until combined.
- Add cereal powder, flour, baking soda, and salt and mix on low-medium speed until combined. Stir in marshmallows, white chocolate chips and additional ½ cup cereal.
- Roll into balls using about 1tbsp of dough each. Place on a baking sheet 2” apart (I baked mine with 9 per sheet). Bake at 350 degrees F for 7-8 minutes, until mostly dry on top and slightly puffed – they will sink down and become chewy as they cool.
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Christina @ Bake with Christina says
Those cookies look SO good! And I love the lucky charms lingering through-out, it’s so much fun!! Pinned 🙂
Ashley says
Thanks Christina!
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
Just getting out the door with little ones is a task in itself! I have 4 kids, and I have to say I look forward to the days where everyone can buckle themselves, not require a diaper bag, and be able to walk without grabbing things off shelves. Until then, I just have to wait to go out when my husband gets home unless I’m desperate! My kids would love these cookies so much!!
Ashley says
That sounds pretty hectic! I can’t imagine dragging 4 kiddos around with me. YOU are the superrwoman!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
I had a similar garage door experience after I had already dressed everyone for swimming lessons – in the middle of winter in Wisconsin, mind you – but didn’t have a great end result and we were stuck at home. These cookies would’ve definitely made the situation much better!
Danielle says
I feel like it gets cold here, but never to the point our garage door is frozen shut! Yikes! I have to say, I absolutely love these cookies. Lucky charms were always my favorite as a kid and these are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day too!
Ashley says
Yeah it’s not super fun! Thanks Danielle 🙂
Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says
These cookie just scream spring! Very lovely!
Ashley says
Thanks Deb!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Yikes about the garage door frozen. Glad you made it to the doctor’s okay though. I totally hear ya, it always feels like such a journey whenever I take both of the kiddos out to the grocery store hehe. Love these adorable cookies, the lucky charms are so fun and festive!
Ashley says
Thanks Kelly! I’m feeling a little braver now! Lol
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
AAAHH I love how bright and lovely these cookies are! Perfect for St. Patty’s (and also just to bring a little springtime into the gross wintery mess we call weather). 😀
Ashley says
Haha, so true! There’s nothing like rainbow marshmallows to lift your spirits 🙂
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
HAHA! I would have kicked the garage door too! Much love to you. You are definitely superwoman and I will take a dozen of these cookies. Please and thank you. <3
Ashley says
Haha, anytime!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Yikes! At least spring will be here soon and all of that snow will melt. In the meantime, I would love a big batch of these cookies!
Ashley says
Cookies are the perfect cure for winter!
Heather | girlichef says
Oh yeah, totally a breakfast cookie! These are so much fun, my kids would love them. And oh yeah, I totally remember those days….
Ashley says
That’s what I figured!
Amanda says
These cookies are so fun! Love!!!
Ashley says
Thanks Amanda!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
Haha Ashley your so cute!! I would of felt like superwoman too. I remember going out with my 2 kids for the first time and I felt odd but just like superwoman! And don’t worry I use to always load all the grocery’s on my son, hehe. These cookies are stinking adorable and are perfect for st patty day or a special treat for the kids! Pinned!!
Ashley says
Haha, thanks for your support Cyndi!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Can’t believe your garage door was frozen shut! Holy smokes, it must be coooold where you are. Glad it didn’t make you late! You aer superwoman : ) These cookies are such a great idea! I love that there is cereal in them. The marshmallows give it such a pretty color. Perfect for St Paddy’s Day!
Ashley says
Thanks Natalie! I’m hoping things will slowly warm up…. but in the mean time, there are cookies 🙂
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
Hahaha, that made me laugh! And brought me back about 5 years in time, shopping is such fun with 2 (or 3!) little ones. So much easier now that I only have one with me! And these cookies look like my kind of breakfast cookie, yum!
Ashley says
Thanks Stacey! Cookies for breakfast are the best 🙂
Annie @Maebells says
Your so brave for taking both of them store! I can’t even handle taking my husband to the grocery with me and he is a grown man! 😉 These cookies look perfect! I love that you don’t have to chill the dough!
Ashley says
Hahaha, Annie! That’s too funny! I’d much rather send the husband with the kids. Thanks 🙂
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Going out with my kiddos and actually getting everything done makes me feel like a superhero too! It’s not an easy task. These cookies look so fun! My kiddos will love them!
Ashley says
Thanks Anna!
marcie@flavorthemoments says
Oh my gosh — the garage door was frozen shut? Amazing! At least it wasn’t a disaster. haha My kids are 20 months apart and I totally remember those days….it goes so fast! Growing up I loved Lucky Charms — these cookies are so fun!
Ashley says
I don’t know how you did it Marcie! Mine are 30 months apart… I think. Lol. Thanks!
Michelle says
Oh my gosh – these look so good! You know – it’s little naughty treats like buying good old Lucky Charms and baking them in a cooky that make my day a little bit happier! And don’t worry – I’ve piled the groceries on the kiddo too 🙂
Ashley says
Hahaha, thanks Michelle! She didn’t seem to mind too much when there was Easter candy and Lucky Charms… 🙂
Kathleen R. says
I don’t know the last time I had lucky charms but this recipe makes me want to go buy some. Yum!!
Ashley says
It had been a long time for me too Kathleen!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love these cookies, Ashley! So creative! I’m not a huge fan of marshmallows, but I do love the marshmallows that are in lucky charms. And the white chocolate gives it the perfect touch. And I love your mini cake stand, too!
Ashley says
Thanks Gayle! They turned out SO well, I almost need another batch!