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Butterbeer Cookies

Butterbeer Cookies: Magical Treats for Your Next Gathering

Discover the enchanting flavor of Butterbeer Cookies, perfect for any gathering and sure to delight fans of all ages.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract pure recommended
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
For the Butterscotch Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Butterscotch Syrup
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream or milk
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Harry Potter-inspired Sprinkles any colorful sprinkles can be substituted

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Butterbeer Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix on low until smooth.
  5. Portion the dough into balls, flatten slightly, and place them on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12-13 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly underbaked.
  7. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the butterscotch frosting by creaming softened butter, adding powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and butterscotch syrup until fluffy.
  9. Once cooled, frost the cookies and sprinkle with themed sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Butterbeer Cookies bring a magical touch to your holiday celebrations. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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