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Butterbeer Cookies

Magical Butterbeer Cookies That Will Enchant Your Holiday Gathering

Delight in Butterbeer Cookies, a magical treat infused with butterscotch and topped with creamy frosting, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Butter softened; substitute vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg use a flax egg for vegan option
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
For the Butterscotch Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butterscotch Syrup can substitute with caramel syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream coconut cream for non-dairy option
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1/4 cup Harry Potter-inspired Sprinkles decorative but not essential

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually combine with the wet ingredients.
  5. Portion out 7-8 pieces of cookie dough onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly.
  6. Bake for 12-13 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges and slightly underbaked centers.
  7. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  8. Beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until fluffy, then mix in butterscotch syrup.
  9. Frost the cooled cookies and add sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Keep cookies in an airtight container and consider adding spices for variation.

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