Magically Delicious: Baked Lucky Charms Donuts (with Cereal Milk!)

Get ready to experience a sprinkle of magic with these homemade Baked Lucky Charms Donuts! If you’re a fan of the iconic cereal with its colorful marshmallows and sweet, nostalgic flavor, you’re going to absolutely adore these delightful treats. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or simply a whimsical breakfast any day of the year, these donuts are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. And the best part? They’re baked, not fried, making them a slightly healthier indulgence.

What sets these donuts apart is the secret ingredient: cereal milk! By soaking the cereal in milk and using that infused liquid in the batter, you capture the essence of Lucky Charms in every bite. The result is a soft, fluffy donut with a subtle sweetness and that unmistakable Lucky Charms flavor. Topped with a creamy glaze and a generous sprinkle of marshmallow charms, these donuts are a truly magical experience.

These baked donuts are surprisingly easy to make, even for novice bakers. They’re a fun project to do with kids, who will love decorating them with their favorite marshmallow shapes. Whether you’re looking for a special breakfast treat, a fun dessert for a party, or simply a way to satisfy your Lucky Charms cravings, these donuts are sure to become a new favorite.

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Ingredients Needed:

For the Cereal Milk:

• 1 1/2 cups Lucky Charms cereal
• 2 cups milk

For the Donuts:

• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup cereal milk

For the Icing:

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 to 2 tablespoons cereal milk
• Green food coloring (optional)
• Lucky Charms for topping

Instructions:

1. Combine the Lucky Charms cereal and milk in a bowl and allow the cereal to steep in the milk for around 30 minutes. Then, strain the cereal from the milk and set the milk aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease 2 donut pans with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
4. Add the oil, vanilla, eggs, and cereal milk. Whisk to combine.
5. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe it into the donut pans. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the donut bounces back when pressed with your finger.
6. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
7. When the donuts are cool, place the mini marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds to melt. Then, beat together the butter, marshmallow creme, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until smooth.
8. Add the powdered sugar and one tablespoon of cereal milk and beat to combine. Add more milk, as needed, until the desired consistency is reached.
9. Dip each donut in the icing, then top with more Lucky Charms before serving. 

FAQs:

• Can I use a different cereal milk? Absolutely! You can use any type of milk you prefer, such as almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk.
• Can I use a different glaze? Yes, you can use any glaze you like. A simple vanilla glaze or a cream cheese glaze would also be delicious.
• Can I make these ahead of time? These donuts are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• Can I add food coloring to the glaze? Yes, you can add a few drops of food coloring to the glaze to make it more festive.
• Can I fry these donuts instead of baking them? While this recipe is for baked donuts, you could adapt it for frying. However, baking them is a healthier option and still yields delicious results.

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Lucky Charms Donuts

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Whether you're looking for a special breakfast treat, a fun dessert for a party, or simply a way to satisfy your Lucky Charms cravings, these donuts are sure to become a new favorite.

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Ingredients

• For the Cereal Milk:
• 1 1/2 cups Lucky Charms cereal
• 2 cups milk
• For the Donuts:
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup cereal milk
• For the Icing:
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 to 2 tablespoons cereal milk
• Green food coloring (optional)
• Lucky Charms for topping

Instructions

1.     
Combine the Lucky Charms cereal and milk in a bowl and allow the cereal to steep in the milk for around 30 minutes. Then, strain the cereal from the milk and set the milk aside.

2.     
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease 2 donut pans with nonstick cooking spray.

3.     
Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.

4.     
Add the oil, vanilla, eggs, and cereal milk. Whisk to combine.

5.     
Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe it into the donut pans. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the donut bounces back when pressed with your finger.

6.     
Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

7.     
When the donuts are cool, place the mini marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds to melt. Then, beat together the butter, marshmallow creme, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until smooth.

8.     
Add the powdered sugar and one tablespoon of cereal milk and beat to combine. Add more milk, as needed, until the desired consistency is reached.

9.     
Dip each donut in the icing, then top with more Lucky Charms before serving.

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