Loaded Lucky Charms Cornflakes Sugar Cookies
Loaded Lucky Charms Cornflakes Sugar Cookies
These Loaded Lucky Charms Cornflakes Sugar Cookies are the perfect sweet indulge for the entire family regardless of the season. The best kid-approved, adult-loving cookies you'll ever try made with nostalgic childhood favorites-----cornflakes + Lucky Charms cereal, festive rainbow sprinkles, and great chewy texture from the chunky frame. Super easy to make. Make Ahead option.
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There's literally no cookie that isn't worth baking and these Loaded Lucky Charms Cornflakes Sugar Cookies are definitely a MUST! Personally, cookie season is every season and I just love creating fun, sweet treat recipes especially with my son involved. Growing up, I remember being an ultimate fan of Lucky Charms cereal and always eating the marshmallows at every chance that I got. Haha. Of course, cornflakes were another staple and when there was the frosted version available, just a few spoonfuls of sugar to the cornflakes and milk did the trick.
And if you're looking for simpler cookies, then these Thick + Chewy Funfetti Cookies are just thing to bake!
Loaded Sugar Cookies are a Requirement in our House!
To say the least, these cookies are truly a recipe that both kids and adults will approve. If you're looking for something a little less festive for everyday consumption, these Big Bakery-Style Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies or Soft Oversized Crinkled Sprinkle Sugar Cookies are the perfect thing for you!
Don't worry---I'll be talking more about how to make the perfect cookies further below for anyone else who struggles like I did.
Be sure to see these beauties (and other recipes) come to life via IG Reels for a nice visual!
Overall, sprinkles are just the right thing to couple with a good chunky cookie and when it's baking season, I just recommend using them up in these easy, fun loaded sugar cookies. These cookies are just the right amount of sweetness, chunkiness, softness and includes a ton of true sugar cookie flavor, and is altogether easy to make—using simple ingredients. It’s a win, win situation—believe me!
Why You'll LOVE These Loaded Lucky Charms Cornflakes Sugar Cookies
- TEXTURE - I'm not exaggerating when I say these are SOOO soft, chewy, + crispy all at once. Traditionally, sugar cookies are always soft + chewy so I had to keep things traditional, even in the presence of their chunky structure. The perfect amount of chewiness.
- MAKE AHEAD - You can prep the cookie dough or bake the cookies in advance and even freeze the dough for quick sugar cookies in a pinch.
- FESTIVE & FUN - I love getting my family involved in decorating these cookies, the kids LOVE it and it gets everyone in the mood for childhood nostalgia.
- TASTE - Sweet and salty from the cereal------YUM.
- EASE - This loaded sugar cookie recipe is foolproof, and gets you ready for the Spring season or any season without any hassle!
What Are Lucky Charms Cookies?
Basically, Lucky Charms cookies are a sugar cookie base with the marshmallows from the Lucky Charms cereal. However, with these loaded cookies, I chose to add both the marshmallows and actual cereal from the Lucky Charms along with cornflakes and rainbow sprinkles for added crunch and fun!
How to Make Loaded Lucky Charms Cornflakes Sugar Cookies
These Loaded Lucky Charms Cornflakes Sugar Cookies take just less than 25 minutes (in total) to whip up. You’ll need a few important ingredients to achieve the thick, chewy texture perfectly, chill them for at least 1 hour for the best structure/texture, then bake them to perfection!
Ingredients for Loaded Lucky Charms Cornflakes Sugar Cookies
You’ll need a few important ingredients to create the perfect Loaded Lucky Charms Cornflakes Sugar Cookies:
- Flour. I use Bob's Red Mill or King Arthur Flour all-purpose (organic).
- Unsalted butter. Always ensure that your butter is at room temperature, so your cookies stay nice and firm after baking. For an extra hint of flavor, you can also use salted butter.
- Cane sugar. I like to use organic cane sugar. Using this type of sugar allows the cookies to have a sweetened flavor, spread nicely, while keeping firm as well.
- Vanilla. To balance the sugar cookie flavor.
- Eggs + yolk. This is the binder for your cookies. The egg yolk produces tender and rich cookies.
- Baking soda + baking powder. To help your cookies rise in the oven.
- Cream of tartar. This adds a nice bite to these cookies because it causes them to be tender + chewy.
- Cereal. I love adding my favorite childhood cereals like Lucky Charms and cornflakes. If possible, choose organic for the best taste for these cookies.
- Rainbow sprinkles. I love to add a little bit more fun to these cookies and the sprinkles definitely adds a nice touch.
SHOP MY FAVORITE TOOLS FOR BAKING, ESPECIALLY FOR THESE COOKIES!
Here, I’ve curated a list of cooking + baking essentials that I use to achieve my favorite baked goods or cooked meals, especially with these Loaded Lucky Charms Cornflakes Sugar Cookies. Everything from my fave baking sheet, liners, spatulas, hand-mixers, mixing bowls, and more.
Chilled vs. Non Chilled Cookie Dough. Results?
OK, so when it comes to making these Loaded Cereal Sugar Cookies or any cookie rather, chilling your dough or not chilling it makes a difference in the results of the actual cookie once it's baked. Personally, I lean towards not chilling my cookie dough sometimes because I'm less concerned with the coming out perfectly, however, in other cases, I do chill for at least 1 hour!
The #1 reason why you should chill your dough is to prevent your cookies from spreading too much---which results in a thinner, more crispy cookie. In addition, higher fat butters (depending on the brand), you'll definitely NEED to chill your dough!
Secondly, chilled cookie dough creates more flavor (and a more beautiful color) based on it becoming more hydrated-----this happens from the dry ingredients gaining moisture from the wet ingredients.
So, if you're thinking of chilling your dough, you can do so in as little as 30 minutes and as much as 2hours (the best results).
How to Know If Your Baking Powder + Baking Soda are Fresh
Baking is such a science, but more importantly because certain ingredients like your leaveners (aka baking powder + baking soda) are completely fresh so that your loaded cereal sugar cookies (and other baked goods) fully rise and bake through nicely.
Incase you weren't aware, there's an easy to double check both the baking powder and baking soda. Here's what you need:
BAKING SODA HACK:
-Add 1 teaspoon baking soda with ¼ cup vinegar or lemon juice in a bowl and if it's fresh, the mixture should "bubble/fizz". If no bubble/fizz is present, then your baking soda needs to be replaced.
BAKING POWDER:
-Add 1 teaspoon baking powder with ¼ cup Hot tap water in a bowl and if it's fresh, the mixture should "bubble/fizz". If no bubble/fizz is present, then your baking powder needs to be replaced.
The Secret to Making the Best Loaded Sugar Cookies
Baking the best Loaded Lucky Charms Cornflakes Sugar Cookies as I stated before is kind of like a science, however, I've gathered a few tips that have helped me to master them along the years:
TIP 1: SOFTEN YOUR BUTTER.
This is a must! In the past, I never understood how important this step was, but I've now realized that it is. I like to let my butter sit out for at least 1-2 hours so that it's the softest it can get without melting. If you forget to leave your butter out, I sometimes add hot water to a glass, pour it out, and then add the butter to that heated glass for a few minutes and it works!
TIP 2: CREAM THE BUTTER.
Yet another step that I often overlooked, however, creaming your butter with a mixer until pale and fluffy, helps to make the most softest cookies ever! You can also cream the softened butter with the sugar at the same time which creates a light, fluffy, mixture.
TIP 3: ALWAYS, ALWAYS USE PARCHMENT PAPER!
I can't stress this enough. Lining your baking sheet with parchment makes things seamless and avoids your cookies from browning too quickly and sticking to the pan.
TIP 4: ADD IN THE FLOUR IN BATCHES.
We might think that dumping in all the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients at once might seem right, but it's not the best thing to do. I definitely recommend adding in the flour/dry ingredients in increments, mixing as you add to create a nicely combined batter without having to over-mix.
TIP 5: FOLD IN CEREAL + SPRINKLES.
Never use a mixer when adding in the Lucky Charms, Cornflakes, or rainbow sprinkles. For one----you risk breaking the cereal up into small pieces while mixing and two----again, you end up making the cereal and sprinkles too tiny to create a nice texture of chunks throughout the cookie. Simply fold in cereal and sprinkles by hand a few times and you're done!
Can You Eat Lucky Charms Cookie Dough Raw?
In general, it's never a great idea to eat raw cookie dough of any sort due to the possible presence of germs from raw ingredients like the eggs, flour, etc. However, Lucky Charms cereal actually has a cookie dough with Marshmallow bits that you can purchase in stores and according to their site, you are safe to eat their raw cookie dough as long as there's a "Safe to eat raw" seal on the packaging.
Making Loaded Lucky Charms Cornflakes Sugar Cookies Ahead And Freezing
Prepping the dough for these Loaded Lucky Charms Cornflakes Sugar Cookies so you can have cookies anytime is a great time saver during holiday craziness is such a lifesaver! Here's how you can do it:
TO MAKE AHEAD - Make the Loaded Cereal Sugar cookie dough and store it covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It's always easiest to scoop them into balls prior to refrigerating for an easy pull out and bake once ready to use!
FREEZING - Make a ball out of the Loaded Cereal Sugar cookie dough and wrap it well in plastic wrap. Put it in a bag that can be frozen and keep it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let the dough thaw in the fridge overnight before you try to scoop it and bake!
How To Store Leftover Loaded Cereal Sugar Cookies
Once properly stored in an air-tight container, cookies last for 3-4 days at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a little longer. Reheat slightly (a few seconds) in the oven, toaster oven, or microwave when ready to serve.
More Fun Baking Recipes
- Christmas Monster Cookies
- Vegan Funfetti Cake + Vanilla Buttercream
- Gluten-Free Hot Honey Bacon Pizza [Valentine's Day Edition]
- Lemon Blueberry Doughnuts + Sprinkles
- Chocolate Sweet Potato Cupcakes
- Salted Caramel Apple Crisp
- Grandma’s Vanilla Birthday Cake with Chocolate Frosting
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Loaded Lucky Charms Cornflakes Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
COOKIES:
- 2 ½ cups organic all-purpose flour
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened at room temp.
- 1 large egg, at room temp.
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups Lucky Charms cereal
- 1 cup organic cornflakes
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
TO MAKE THE COOKIE BATTER:
- In a large bowl, add in the softened butter and sugar, beating them together using a hand mixer (or electric stand mixer) until the mixture looks smooth and fluffy. Add in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, and continue to mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, add together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt, whisking together until combined.
- With the mixer on low-speed, add in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the mixture becomes smooth, moistened, and holds together well. Fold in the cornflakes, Lucky Charms, and rainbow sprinkles until incorporated. NOTE: The cereal might need a little pressing in to get them to stick.
CHILL THE COOKIE DOUGH:
- NOTE: For chewier, less spread out cookies, be sure to chill your dough for 1-2 hours before moving to the next step!
BAKE THE COOKIES:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a standard cookie scoop, scoop (about 1 tablespoon or so) each cookie dough (lightly rolling them in the palms of your hands) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 1-2 inches between each cookie for spreading when they bake.
- Bake for 12 to 13 minutes (checking it after about 10 minutes), or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and leave the cookies onto the baking sheet to cool completely.
- Enjoy with your favorite glass of milk or tea.
- Bon Appetit!
Tips & Tricks
- STORAGE: Once properly stored in an air-tight container, cookies last for 3-4 days at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a little longer. Reheat slightly (a few seconds) in the oven, toaster oven, or microwave when ready to serve.
- FREEZE: You can also freeze your cookie dough (once formed into a ball) so that you can store them longer and bake as needed.
- CHILL VS. NON-CHILL: To learn more, see the actual post for details!
- LARGER BATCHES: To make more cookies, simply double or triple the amount of ingredients!
- TIPS ON THE PERFECT COOKIES: Read within the Post!
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