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Butterbeer Cookies Recipe

Delicious Butterbeer Cookies Recipe for Magical Moments

This Butterbeer Cookies Recipe brings a whimsical touch with flavors of butterscotch and vanilla, perfect for magical moments.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened Can replace with margarine for a dairy-free version.
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar Use coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index option.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Can be replaced with additional granulated sugar.
  • 1 large Egg, room temperature Use a flax egg for a vegan version (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water).
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results.
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blend can be used.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for best results.
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Butterscotch Syrup Adds the signature Butterbeer flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons Heavy Cream Can use milk if heavy cream is unavailable.
  • Harry Potter-inspired Sprinkles Optional decorative touch.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Whisk
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Steps for Butterbeer Cookies Recipe
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then combine with wet ingredients.
  5. Scoop out 7 to 8 balls of dough, flatten slightly, and place on the lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and centers look soft.
  7. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Cream together softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream to prepare frosting.
  9. Mix in the butterscotch syrup for flavor and adjust the consistency if needed.
  10. Frost each cooled cookie and top with sprinkles for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better texture and avoid overmixing the dough for softer cookies.

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