Description
These Butterbeer Cookies are a delightful treat inspired by the magical world of Harry Potter. Soft, buttery cookies topped with a rich, fluffy butterscotch buttercream frosting and festive sprinkles make them perfect for fans and any sweet tooth craving a whimsical dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg, brought to room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butterscotch syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Harry Potter-inspired sprinkles, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring a light texture for the cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, creating a well-mixed batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt together until evenly combined to distribute leavening agents and seasoning.
- Form Dough Balls: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and combine until just mixed. Use a large cookie scoop to portion out 7-8 equal-sized dough balls for consistent baking.
- Shape Cookies: Roll each dough ball between your hands and place them spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each cookie gently to about ¾ inch thickness for even cooking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-13 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, signaling they are perfectly baked but still soft in the center.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for at least ten minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy to start the frosting base.
- Add Frosting Ingredients: Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of heavy cream while mixing on low speed to combine well.
- Mix Until Fluffy: Beat the frosting mixture for 2 minutes on low speed, then add the butterscotch syrup and increase the mixer speed to high. Continue beating for 4 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Pipe Frosting: Fit a piping bag with a Tip 10 or 12 and fill with the butterscotch frosting. Starting at the center of each cookie, pipe a dot and then make tight circles around it until fully covered.
- Decorate and Serve: Sprinkle the top immediately with Harry Potter-inspired sprinkles to complete the magical look and serve once frosting sets slightly.
Notes
- Room temperature egg ensures even mixing and a better texture.
- Be careful not to overbake cookies; they should be soft with golden edges.
- Adjust heavy cream quantity in frosting for your desired consistency.
- Use quality butterscotch syrup for rich flavor in frosting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Butterbeer cookies, Harry Potter cookies, butterscotch frosting, soft cookies, magical treats
