Description
Magical Butterbeer Cookies carry sweet memories from Hogwarts straight to home kitchens, blending nostalgic butterscotch flavors with classic cookie comfort. Wizarding world enthusiasts and cookie lovers will discover a delightful treat that connects delicious childhood fantasy with homemade baking charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup butterscotch chips
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon butter extract (optional, for extra buttery flavor)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Frosting Components:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup butterscotch chips, melted and cooled slightly
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon butter extract (optional)
Optional Toppings:
- Caramel sauce drizzle
- Additional butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Create the cookie foundation by thoroughly blending softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until achieving a light, airy texture.
- Incorporate egg, vanilla, and butter extract into the mixture, ensuring complete integration of liquid ingredients.
- Separately combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then gradually fold these dry components into the wet mixture.
- Gently mix butterscotch chips throughout the dough, distributing them evenly.
- Form uniform tablespoon-sized dough portions, positioning them strategically on the prepared baking sheet with sufficient spacing.
- Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges while maintaining slightly soft centers.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for complete temperature reduction.
- Whip butter until smooth and creamy, then integrate melted butterscotch chips to create a rich base.
- Gradually introduce powdered sugar and cream, alternating until achieving a silky, spreadable frosting consistency.
- Enhance frosting with vanilla and butter extracts for deeper flavor profiles.
- Once cookies have thoroughly cooled, generously apply frosting across each surface.
- Embellish with optional caramel drizzle and additional butterscotch chips for visual appeal and textural complexity.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of butterscotch chips and powdered sugar to suit your taste preferences.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Swap dairy ingredients with vegan alternatives like plant-based butter and milk for a dairy-free version of these magical treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg