I'm fully aware you can eat Lucky Charms cereal year round but it seems especially delicious around St. Patrick's Day. And because I buy sugar cereal for my kids only on special occasions (i.e., Christmas and when I'm out of town), I like to make the most of the time it's in the pantry.
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Last year I made Lucky Charms treats and Lucky Charms pudding cookies, so I thought why not try Lucky Charms bar cookies? They require less oven time and a slightly different recipe than pudding cookies but just as many marshmallows.
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Mmm...marshmallows...
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I almost didn't post these Lucky Charms bar cookies because my pan was slightly bigger than called for and my cookie bars slightly flatter than I'd hoped. But they taste so dang good and freeze so well (there's nothing like a frozen cookie at 10:30 p.m.), I thought I'd share them just the same.
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Next time I think I'll try them in an 11x14-inch pan at 350 degrees instead of 375. Or maybe I'll buy a smaller jelly roll pan. I mean, who doesn't love an excuse to buy more kitchenware? Not this girl.
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Printable recipe for Lucky Charms bar cookies below. Enjoy!
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2¼ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups Lucky Charms marshmallows
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 15x10-inch jelly-roll pan.
- Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Add vanilla and mix well.
- Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Add to creamed mixture and beat until thoroughly combined. Gently fold in marshmallows and spread into prepared pan.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan before cutting into bars. Store in an airtight container.
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Want to get the most out of your Lucky Charms? Try these super fun and festive Lucky Charms treats or Lucky Charms cookies.
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You can also serve this St. Patrick's pistachio pudding salad. It's one of our faves!
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If you're looking for more yummy cookies, you should browse my desserts {cookies} Pinterest board.
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Follow Emily Hill's board desserts {cookies} on Pinterest.
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Thalia @ butter and brioche
These cookies look amazing, I wish it was so easy to get my hands on Lucky Charms here in Australia! Xx
Emily Hill
Thank you! I too wish you could get Lucky Charms more easily in Australia. Everyone should have access to a box!