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A tray of Lucky Charms Cookies with Fruity Pebbles.

Lucky Charms Cookies with Fruity Pebbles

Saturday‑morning cereal nostalgia made a little more grown-up. Crunchy Fruity Pebbles, pillowy Lucky Charms marshmallows, and a hint of espresso create a colourful, chewy cookie that proves childhood favourites can grow up deliciously.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 227 g unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 350 g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 355 g all-purpose flour
  • 25 g powdered milk
  • 2 teaspoon coffee grounds or espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 70 g Lucky Charms marshmallows or all of the marshmallows from one 311 g bag of Lucky charms
  • 45 g fruity pebbles cereal for mixing in to the dough
  • 100 g white chocolate chips or chunks
  • 65 g Fruity Pebbles cereal for rolling, optional

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 355 g all-purpose flour, 25 g powdered milk, 2 teaspoon coffee grounds, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, and 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Set aside. Add 227 g unsalted butter and 350 g granulated sugar to the stand mixer bowl, and with the paddle attachment beat for 2–3 minutes on medium to medium high speed until light and fluffy.
  2. Add 1 large egg, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Beat for 2–3 minutes more on medium speed until very light and fluffy.
  3. Add the flour mixture, and mix on the lowest speed just until combined (no more than 20–30 seconds).
  4. Add 45 g fruity pebbles cereal, 70 g Lucky Charms marshmallows, and 100 g white chocolate chips or chunks . Mix for no more than 10 seconds more. Use a rubber spatula to gently mix through the dough to ensure the mix-ins are evenly distributed.
  5. Scoop the dough into 1 ½ oz (45 g) portions using a cookie scoop, or use your hands to pinch into portions that look about 2 tablespoons in size each.
  6. Add 65 g Fruity Pebbles cereal to a small bowl. Roll into balls with your hands, and roll each ball in the Fruity Pebbles until covered all over.
  7. Place dough balls on a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
  8. When ready to bake, Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚ C). Place cookies on a parchment or silicone lined sheet pan, spacing at least 3 inches apart.
  9. Bake one pan at a time, rotating halfway through baking. Bake until the sides are set and the tops begin to crackle, 12–14 minutes.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Notes

The recipe yield depends on how large you scoop the dough. You could make anywhere from 12 larger bakery-style cookies to 20-24 small cookies.