Harry Potter Butterbeer Cookies That Witches Love to Bake
These Harry Potter Butterbeer Cookies are a magical treat that blends charm and flavor, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- Cookie Scoop
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- saucepan
- Piping bag
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; spoon and level for accuracy
- 0.5 tsp Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent
- 0.5 tsp Baking Powder Helps cookies rise
- 0.5 tsp Salt Enhances flavor
- 0.75 cups Unsalted Butter Should be softened to room temperature
- 0.75 cups Light Brown Sugar Contributes to chewy texture
- 0.25 cups Granulated White Sugar Sweetens the cookies
- 2 large Egg Yolks Should be at room temperature
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Adds flavor
- 1.5 tsp Butter Extract Enhances buttery flavor
- 0.25 cups Butterscotch Chips Add melted for smooth dough
- 12 oz Butterscotch Beer For flavoring caramel
For the Caramel
- 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter Adds creaminess to caramel
- 3 tbsp Heavy Cream Adds richness
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens caramel
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, butter extract, and melted butterscotch chips and blend until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in remaining butterscotch chips.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the caramel, simmer butterscotch beer in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 15-17 minutes until thickened. Stir frequently.
- Remove from heat and add unsalted butter, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, whip softened butter until pale and fluffy. Mix in melted butterscotch chips, powdered sugar, butter extract, and vanilla until combined.
- Once cookies are cooled, frost with butterscotch buttercream and drizzle caramel over the top.
- Serve and enjoy your magical cookies with family and friends!
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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