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Harry Potter Butterbeer Cookies

July 29, 2022 by Ginny Dyer 5 Comments

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butterbeer cookies on a cake stand with candles, books and drinking glass around

These Harry Potter butterbeer cookies will transport you right into the wizarding world! They're extra chewy cookies flavored with butterscotch, vanilla and butter flavor, frosted with butterscotch buttercream and drizzled with butterbeer caramel sauce.

I haven't been this excited about sharing a recipe with you all since I shared my other Harry Potter recipe: butterbeer cupcakes! After sharing those cupcakes I just knew I had to share a butterbeer cookie recipe too! These are perfect for reading through the Harry Potter books again, having a Harry Potter marathon movie night or for a Harry Potter party! All my Harry Potter fans will absolutely adore these cookies!

butterbeer cookies grouped together  with glasses and butterscotch chips around

Why You'll Love These Butterbeer Cookies

They taste just like butterbeer- These cookies taste just like butterbeer you get at Diagon Alley or The Three Broomsticks at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios. They're full of creamy, buttery butterscotch flavor.

They're topped with fluffy butterscotch buttercream and butterbeer caramel- The frosting is so smooth and fluffy and tastes just like the topping you get on butterbeer! The caramel is made from a butterscotch beer reduction mixed with butter and cream to make the most luscious drizzle.

They’re a sweet treat- These are extra sweet cookies that are a perfect treat and so much fun!

They’re extra chewy- They've got the best texture and paired with the butterscotch frosting they totally just melt in your mouth.

butterbeer cookie with bite taken out grouped together with other cookies with glasses and butterscotch chips around

Ingredients For Butterbeer Cookies

  • Flour- all purpose flour gives these cookies the best chew
  • Baking Powder & Baking Soda-help the cookies to rise slightly
  • Salt- helps bring out all the flavors in these cookies
  • Sugar- mostly brown sugar is used for the best chewy texture
  • Butter- make sure it's unsalted and softened
  • Butterscotch Chips- are melted to give the cookie dough the best butterbeer flavor, then extra chips are mixed into the dough
  • Egg Yolks- just the yolks give these cookies an extra chewy texture
  • Vanilla- I always recommend vanilla bean paste for the best flavor but vanilla extract works just as well
  • Butter Extract- adds an extra buttery flavor to the cookies
  • Butterscotch Beer- I use Flying Cauldron butterscotch beer but if you can’t find it, cream soda will work as well
  • Heavy Cream- used to make the butterbeer caramel sauce
  • Sprinkles- optional, but white and gold nonpareils make these cookies look extra magical
butterbeer cookie with bite taken out grouped together with other cookies with glasses and butterscotch chips around

Step by Step Instructions

Please see recipe card below for the complete instructions including bake time and measurements!

STEP ONE: In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together. Then set aside the flour mixture.

STEP TWO: In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and granulated white sugar together with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. (You can also add use the bowl of a stand mixer fit with a paddle attachment if you would rather.)

STEP THREE: Add in the egg yolks, vanilla extract, butter extract and melted butterscotch chips and mix on medium speed until pale in color and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. (Scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary.)

butter and sugars creamed together in a glass bowl on a wood board
egg yolks, extracts and melted butterscotch chips mixed into butter mixture in a glass bowl on a wood board

STEP FOUR: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed just until combined.

STEP FIVE: Mix the butterscotch chips into the dough with a rubber spatula.

flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda mixed into butter mixture butter  in a glass bowl on a wood board
butterscotch chips added to dough in a glass bowl on a wood board

STEP SIX: Scoop the dough with a large cookie scoop into 2 tablespoon portions. Arrange the cookie dough balls 2 inches apart on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake. After baking let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for five minutes then transfer them to a wire rack to completely cool.

dough scooped into balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
cookies after baking on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

STEP SEVEN: Make the butterscotch buttercream and the the butterbeer caramel while the cookies cool.

butterscotch buttercream in a white bowl on a wood board
 butterbeer caramel in a white bowl on a wood board

STEP EIGHT: Frost each cookie with butterscotch buttercream using a mini offset spatula. Then drizzle butterbeer caramel on top of the cookie. Sprinkle with white and gold sprinkles if you wish, then serve!

butterbeer cookie with bite taken out grouped together with other cookies with glasses and butterscotch chips around

FAQs

Do I have to frost the cookies? No! You can definitely leave the frosting and the caramel off the cookies if you wish! They taste good just on their own!

Can I add white chocolate chips to the batter too? Sure! I would do ¼ cup of white chocolate chips and ¼ cup of butterscotch chips if you want to add white chocolate!

butterbeer cookies grouped together  with glasses and butterscotch chips around

Pro Tips

Measure your flour properly. This is always my #1 baking tip. Do not ever scoop a measuring cup into your flour. This will always lead to using too much flour. Instead, scoop spoonfuls of flour into your measuring cup and swipe excess flour off with the back of a knife. Or better yet, weigh your flour with a kitchen scale. 1 cup of flour equals 125 grams.

When the cookies are straight out of the oven, scoot a large circular cookie cutter around them in a circular motion . This will give the cookies a perfect circular shape!

Make sure your wet ingredients are at room temperature. This will help to give you the best textured cookies!

If you make these cookies please leave a star review, it's so helpful for me! Tag me on Instagram @inbloombakery_ so I can see as well! Follow me on Pinterest for other dessert ideas!

Other Cookie Recipes to Try Next Time

Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

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butterbeer cookie with bite taken out grouped together with other cookies with glasses and butterscotch chips around

Harry Potter Butterbeer Cookies

These Harry Potter butterbeer cookies will transport you right into the wizarding world! They're extra chewy cookies flavored with butterscotch, vanilla and butter flavor, frosted with butterscotch buttercream and drizzled with butterbeer caramel sauce.
5 from 74 votes
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Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 19 cookies

Ingredients
  

For the Butterbeer Cookies

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated white sugar 
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoon butter extract
  • ¼ cup (50 g) butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled
  • ½ cup (100 g) butterscotch chips 

Butterbeer Caramel

  • 12 oz (355 ml) butterscotch beer or cream soda
  • 3 tablespoon (42 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoon (45 ml) heavy cream, at room temperature
  • pinch salt

For the Butterscotch Buttercream

  • ½ cup (112 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (100 g) butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup (130 g) powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon butter extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract

Instructions
 

For the Butterbeer Cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together. Then set aside the flour mixture.
    2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and granulated white sugar together with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. (You can use a stand mixer fit with a paddle attachment.)
    ¾ cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened, ¾ cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed, ¼ cup (50 g) granulated white sugar 
  • Add in the egg yolks, vanilla extract, butter extract and melted butterscotch chips and mix on medium speed until pale in color and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary.
    2 egg yolks, at room temperature, 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or extract, 1 ½ teaspoon butter extract, ¼ cup (50 g) butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed just until combined.
  • Mix the butterscotch chips into the dough with a rubber spatula.
    ½ cup (100 g) butterscotch chips 
  • Scoop the dough with a large cookie scoop into 2 tablespoon portions.
  • Arrange the cookie dough balls 6 at a time, 2 inches apart, on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake the cookies for 10-11 minutes.
    Right after baking, scoot a large circular cookie cutter around the cookies to give them a perfect circular shape.
  • Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for five minutes then transfer them to a wire rack to completely cool.

For the Butterbeer Caramel

  • Add the butterscotch beer to a pot and simmer it over medium-low heat until it is thick and a deep golden color, about 15-17 minutes all together.
    12 oz (355 ml) butterscotch beer or cream soda
  • Turn the heat down to low and mix in the butter.
    3 tablespoon (42 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • Once the butter is fully incorporated, mix in the cream and salt.
    3 tablespoon (45 ml) heavy cream, at room temperature, pinch salt
  • Let the caramel simmer over low heat for one minute, then remove it from the heat to cool.

For the Butterscotch Buttercream

  • Add the softened unsalted butter and salt to a medium bowl. Whip the butter with an electric mixer on high speed until pale in color and fluffy, around 5-10 minutes.
    ½ cup (112 g) unsalted butter, softened, ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Add in the melted and slightly cooled butterscotch chips and combine. (The chips should be completely melted but just slightly warm to the touch.)
    ½ cup (100 g) butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled
  • Sift in the powdered sugar and mix until combined.
    1 cup (130 g) powdered sugar
  • Lastly, add in the butter extract and vanilla and mix the frosting until it's light and fluffy, about one more minute.
    ¼ teaspoon butter extract, ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract

Decorating the Cookies

  • Once cooled, top each cookie with butterscotch buttercream using a mini offset spatula.
  • Drizzle butterbeer caramel over each cookie and sprinkle with sprinkles. Then serve!
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  1. Pam

    March 12, 2023 at 2:41 pm

    I made these yesterday and I made the Butterbeer Caramel twice. Each time it was still thin and runny. The second time I let it reduce down to around 4 oz. I am going to be making the cupcakes today and I want to know the best way to get the right reduction. Help?

  2. Ginny Dyer

    March 13, 2023 at 4:44 pm

    Hi Pam! For the butterbeer cupcakes, simply simmer 3 cups (710 ml) of butterscotch soda/cream soda until it is 1/2 cup. (The butterbeer ganache for the cupcakes is different than the butterbeer caramel used on the cookies.)

    For the butterbeer cookies, you're simmering 12 oz (1.5 cups/ 355 ml) of butterscotch soda/cream soda until it is quite thick, almost like honey. After the butter, cream and salt are added in you can always simmer the caramel for longer than 1 minute if you think it's too runny. Keep in mind that once it cools it will get thicker though. Hope this helps 🙂

  3. Breanne Bell

    March 14, 2023 at 11:41 pm

    Can I package these or are they sticky

  4. Ginny Dyer

    March 16, 2023 at 7:00 pm

    Hi Breanne! The frosting and caramel are a little sticky so if you want to wrap them I would maybe leave the frosting and caramel off.

  5. Nina

    March 17, 2023 at 10:15 pm

    Trying to make these but the caramel is super runny after following the instructions! I tried twice too! What’s going wrong?

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