Crumbl Cookie Inspired Lucky Charms Cookies
These fun and delightful cookies blend sweetness and crunch, featuring Lucky Charms cereal for a playful twist on the classic cookie experience.
Ingredients
For the cookie base
- 1.5 cups Lucky Charms cereal (marshmallows removed, for crunch) Focus on the cereal without marshmallows.
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (for structure)
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda (for leavening)
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder (for lift)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (to enhance flavor)
- 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature (for moisture) Ensure it's softened.
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for sweetness)
- 1 large egg (to bind ingredients)
- 0.5 tablespoon vanilla extract (for flavor)
For the frosting
- 0.5 cups Lucky Charms cereal (for frosting, for decorative touch)
- 0.5 cups whole milk (for moisture)
- 1.5 sticks unsalted butter (for frosting, room temperature, for creaminess)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for sweetness in frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting, for flavor)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (for frosting, to balance sweetness)
For garnish
- to taste Extra Lucky Charms cereal (to sprinkle on top, for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven and position the oven rack in the center. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until blended.
- In another bowl, beat the room-temperature butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
Making the Dough
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
- Fold in 1.5 cups of Lucky Charms cereal until evenly dispersed.
Baking
- Scoop portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Frosting and Garnish
- For the frosting, beat together room temperature butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Once the cookies are cool, spread frosting on each cookie evenly and sprinkle with the remaining Lucky Charms cereal.
Notes
Ensure your butter is at room temperature before mixing. Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.