Description
These Lucky Charms Cookies are whimsical, mint-infused treats loaded with colorful marshmallows and mint chocolate chips. Soft and chewy with a hint of mint, they bring together classic cookie flavors and the playful texture of Lucky Charms marshmallows, making them a fun dessert for all ages.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 Tbsp mint extract
- 3-4 drops green food coloring
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup mint chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cup Lucky Charms marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, providing a smooth base for your dough.
- Add Egg, Mint Extract, and Food Coloring: Incorporate the egg, mint extract, and green food coloring into the creamed mixture. Mix thoroughly until the green color is fully blended throughout the dough.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients into a consistent dough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips and Marshmallows: Gently fold the mint chocolate chips and Lucky Charms marshmallows into the dough, distributing them evenly without breaking the marshmallows.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls and place them evenly spaced on a cookie sheet, ready for baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. After baking, let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes.
- Cool: Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely before serving to maintain their chewy texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and better texture.
- Do not overmix once the flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
- Be gentle when folding in marshmallows to prevent melting or crushing.
- Cookies may be slightly soft when first removed from the oven but will firm up as they cool.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and chewy.
