Description
Indulge in the whimsical delight of Lucky Charms Frosted Sugar Cookies, a fun twist on traditional sugar cookies. These vibrant treats combine the classic buttery flavor of soft sugar cookies with a creamy vanilla frosting and a colorful topping of Lucky Charms cereal. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or as a sweet afternoon snack, these cookies are sure to brighten any occasion. Whether you’re baking with kids or looking to impress guests at your next event, this easy-to-follow recipe is a guaranteed hit for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temp
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1–2 tbsp milk (for frosting)
- Lucky Charms cereal (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Whisk these ingredients together until well mixed.
- In another bowl, beat together unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add in vegetable oil and mix until combined.
- Mix in the large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- While cookies are cooling, beat unsalted butter for frosting until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar while mixing. Pour in vanilla extract and milk as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Once cookies are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on each cookie and sprinkle generously with Lucky Charms cereal on top for decoration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 44g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg