Harry Potter Cookies Recipe
Delight in these magical Harry Potter Cookies featuring a soft butterscotch-infused dough topped with a luscious butterscotch buttercream frosting. With a hint of vanilla and optional butterscotch chips to enhance the flavor, these cookies are perfect for fans and dessert lovers alike, offering a sweet and creamy treat that’s both comforting and enchanting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
- Yield: 15 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 3 cups flour, gluten free or all purpose
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup butterscotch syrup, or butterscotch ice cream topping
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup butterscotch chips (optional)
Butterscotch Buttercream
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp butter extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing the dough.
- Add Butterscotch and Cream: Stir in the butterscotch syrup and heavy cream until the dough comes together. If desired, fold in the butterscotch chips for added flavor and texture. Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour to firm up.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring at least 3 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown, signaling they are perfectly baked.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Butterscotch Buttercream: In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter until fluffy. Add the melted butterscotch chips and beat until combined. Sift in the powdered sugar and salt, then add butter extract and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Frost Cookies: Once cookies are completely cooled, frost each cookie generously with the butterscotch buttercream. Serve and enjoy your magical treat!
Notes
- Refrigerating the dough helps prevent excessive spreading and yields thicker cookies.
- Using gluten-free flour will make this recipe suitable for gluten intolerant individuals without sacrificing taste.
- Butterscotch chips are optional but add a richer flavor and texture.
- Store cookies with frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Let refrigerated cookies come to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.
Keywords: Harry Potter cookies, butterscotch cookies, glazed cookies, soft cookies, gluten free cookies, homemade cookies, dessert, baking recipe
Find it online: https://cookwithlea.com/harry-potter-cookies-recipe/
