Description
Satisfy your sweet cravings with our delightful Butterbeer Cookies Recipe. These enchanting treats feature a soft cookie base topped with creamy butterscotch frosting, making them perfect for any occasion—from cozy nights to festive gatherings. The whimsical combination of buttery flavors and charming decorations will impress your guests and bring a touch of magic to your dessert table. With easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels. Get ready to indulge in these irresistible cookies that promise to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup softened butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butterscotch syrup
- heavy cream (1-2 tablespoons)
- Harry Potter-inspired sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Form dough into balls and flatten slightly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–13 minutes or until edges are golden; cool on a rack.
- For frosting, beat softened butter and gradually mix in powdered sugar, butterscotch syrup, and heavy cream until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cookies and top with sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg