These Chewy Butterbeer Cookies capture the cozy flavors of butterscotch, vanilla, and brown sugar in soft, golden rounds topped with a light, creamy frosting. Inspired by the beloved Harry Potter drink, they’re perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any time you crave a little magic.
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Author: Sandra Myers
Ingredients
½cupbuttersoftened
⅓cupgranulated sugar
¾cupbrown sugar
1eggroom temperature
2teaspoonspure vanilla extract
1 ½cupsall-purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking powder
¼teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt, then add to the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
Chill for 10–15 minutes if sticky. Scoop 7–8 dough balls, roll smooth, flatten slightly, and bake for 12–13 minutes until the edges turn golden.
Cool on the pan for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
Beat butter until creamy, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream.
Add butterscotch syrup and whip until light and fluffy.
Pipe frosting in tight circles over each cookie and top with themed sprinkles for a magical finish.