Enchanting Butterbeer Cookies with Butterscotch Frosting
These Enchanting Butterbeer Cookies with Butterscotch Frosting are soft, chewy, and bursting with rich butterscotch and vanilla flavor. Inspired by the wizarding world’s magical drink, this easy butterbeer cookie recipe combines a soft cookie base made with butterscotch pudding and chips, topped with a creamy, dreamy butterscotch frosting. Perfect for Harry Potter parties, fall baking, or whimsical treats anytime.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes per batch
- Total Time: ~45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the cookies:
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant butterscotch pudding mix (dry)
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- For the frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional garnish: edible glitter or gold dust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in dry butterscotch pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in butterscotch chips.
- Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls, spacing 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the Frosting:
- Beat softened butter until creamy. Add melted butterscotch chips, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Frost cooled cookies and garnish with edible glitter or gold dust if desired.
Notes
- For a magical flavor boost, add ¼ tsp rum extract to the dough or frosting.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes yields thicker, chewier cookies.
- Store with a slice of bread in the container to keep cookies soft.
- Skip frosting for a simpler treat — still delicious!
- Freeze unfrosted or frosted cookies for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
