butterbeer cookies;
These Harry Potter-inspired butterbeer cookies are a classic butterscotch cookie decorated with white and butterscotch chocolate chips. The edges are crisp while the center has a bit of chew. And every bite is loaded with chocolate chips that add pops of sweetness and rich buttery flavor.
If you’re unfamiliar, Butterbeer is a fictional drink with a butterscotch flavor that students at Hogwarts enjoy in Hogsmeade. The generally agreed flavor is butterscotch cream soda, so butterbeer cookies play on a butterscotch theme.
I was experimenting with Harry Potter-inspired recipes to conclude our Harry Potter movie marathon and these butterbeer cookies were a top contender! Originally posted by Cupcake Diaries, I have to say they’re delicious. Truthfully I don’t consider myself a butterscotch fan, but I love the richness of these cookies.
They would have been a hit with all my friends on our ski trip except…whoops…they didn’t make it there. Between myself and my husband they magically…disappeared! Luckily they didn’t miss out too much–I made a huge batch of chocolate frogs to take to my friends
Oh, and to be fair we gave a few away to neighbors that did us a huge favor of driving to the emergency room super early in the morning one day last month. (Don’t worry we’re fine, it was a stomach bug.) But honestly, we were still little piggies and managed to eat the rest of the batch between us.
Don’t overmix the batter.
secret to success
The recipe for butterbeer cookies is fairly straightforward as cookie recipes go, but don’t worry. I’ve still got a couple of tips and tricks to help you out!
First, don’t overmix the cookie batter. Overmixing will make for tough butterbeer cookies and you want the delicate balance of crisp edges without sacrificing the softer centers. These cookies still fall on the dry-er spectrum as far as cookies go.
Then, don’t skimp on the chocolate chips! I mean, that should go without saying on a website named “Best with Chocolate”. You can leave out the white chocolate chips if you prefer but definitely include the butterscotch ones.
They help the butterscotch flavor come forward with little bursts of buttery sweetness. But the combination of butterscotch and white chocolate is what gives you the nod to butterbeer—the butterscotch and creamy foam the Harry Potter books describe.
Don’t skimp on the chocolate chips! You can leave out the white chocolate chips if you prefer, but definitely include the butterscotch ones.
secret to success
And thirdly, when it comes to the butterscotch pudding mix, take care to note if you’re using the sugar-free version or the original. I used the sugar-free version that left little tiny butterscotch flecks in the cookies. I felt the sugar-free was the perfect complement to these already sweet and buttery cookies. And also, that was the only one my grocery store carried.
There’s no downside to swapping in the traditional jell-o butterscotch pudding packet, it’ll add a little extra softness and sweetness but in the grand scheme of these butterbeer cookies, you can’t tell much difference.
I like to use the sugar-free butterscotch pudding mix.
secret to success
secrets to success;
Want all the best tips and tricks to make this recipe a success? Check out the blog post above to find out more!
more recipes;
Looking for other Harry Potter-inspired ideas? These recipes are perfect for a themed party or just for fun!
- Brew yourself a little liquid luck. Swirls of golden sparkles throughout your drink are glorious, and the recipe includes instructions for a mocktail or cocktail, so the whole family can enjoy a little luck!
- We all know that chocolate frogs are iconic to Harry Potter, and you can make them yourself! Make these jellied chocolate frogs in the four colors of the Hogwarts Houses and let chance sort you into your house.
- Create your own magic with this color-changing cocktail! From blue to purple right before your eyes, this delicious drink is fun and flavorful!
- Make your own witches’ potions and serve in cute little stoppered jars to bring potions class to your kitchen!
butterbeer cookies;
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- 1 1 oz box butterscotch instant pudding, or around this size
- 1½ cups flour
- 1 tsp water
- ½ cup butterscotch chips
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add 1 stick butter, and ½ cup each brown and white sugars. Add 1 tsp vanilla and using a paddle attachment or a wooden spoon, cream together butter and sugars.
- Add in 1 egg and stir briefly until chunky. Add in ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp baking soda, and 1 oz pudding powder together in a separate bowl. Add to the wet mixture then slowly add flour.
- Add in both white and butterscotch chocolate chips and fold in gently until evenly distributed. You may want to reserve a few to press into the tops fresh from the oven!
- Optional: refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. This will help make light and fluffy cookies!
- Bake on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet 7-9 minutes, or until light golden brown around the edges. Mine are perfect at exactly 8 minutes. Move to a cooling rack to cool. Optionally press a couple extra chocolate chips into the top to make them look pretty.
