Description
Magical Harry Potter Butterbeer Cookies blend butterscotch enchantment with classic wizarding charm. Crisp edges and creamy centers transport dessert lovers straight to Hogsmeade, promising a spellbinding sweet experience you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, softened
- 1/3 cup (67 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) brown sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour, scooped and leveled
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Buttercream Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, softened
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butterscotch syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream
Decoration:
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie baking.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until achieving a creamy, uniform texture.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the mixture, mixing thoroughly until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and salt, creating a consistent cookie dough that holds together smoothly.
- Craft 7-8 uniform dough spheres, rolling each ball generously in festive sprinkles for added texture and visual appeal.
- Delicately press each sprinkle-coated dough ball, flattening to approximately 3/4-inch thickness for even baking.
- Position cookies in preheated oven, baking for 12-13 minutes until edges turn a delicate golden hue. Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.
- Whip butter until silky smooth, gradually introducing powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream. Mix on low speed for 2 minutes to develop buttercream consistency.
- Infuse buttercream with butterscotch syrup, whipping on high speed for 4 minutes until achieving a light, airy texture.
- Expertly pipe buttercream in elegant spiral pattern starting from cookie center. Immediately garnish with additional sprinkles for a whimsical Harry Potter-inspired finish.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smooth, creamy mixing without lumps.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Use fresh, high-quality butterscotch syrup for authentic Harry Potter-inspired flavor profile.
- Customize sprinkle colors to match Hogwarts house themes for magical presentation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 78 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg