Butterbeer is a must for any Harry Potter event, and Butterbeer Cookies are the perfect dessert! These cookies have big butterbeer flavor in every bite.
Oh how I love me some Harry Potter! The books, the movies, the costumes…it’s all just so good. One of my all-time-favorite vacations is a trip to Universal Studios and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. There’s nothing quite like walking into Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley for the first time! And because I love Harry Potter so much, I love making food that celebrates Harry and all his friends. Most recently I made Butterbeer Krispy Treats, and I’m continuing the butterbeer trend with these Butterbeer Cookies. They’re so perfectly chewy and so good! Lots of butterbeer flavors in these guys.
What is Butterbeer?
Sometimes I forget that not everybody is obsessed with Harry Potter like I am. If you’re one of those people, allow me to explain what in the world I’m talking about when I refer to butterbeer! Butterbeer is a non-alcoholic beverage the students enjoy when they visit places like the Three Broomsticks pub in Hogsmeade (You can read all about Harry’s first experience in Hogsmeade in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban!).
Butterbeer is a carbonated, butterscotch-like beverage combined with a butterscotch whipping cream. You can make versions of the popular drink found online (I have a recipe for a frozen version that I LOVE!), and you can get what is quite possibly the best recipe of all at Universal Studios in Hollywood and Orlando.
Harry Potter Makes Me Happy
My set of Harry Potter books are sitting on my son’s bookshelf. Sometimes I find myself staring at all of them lined up so nicely and I want nothing more than to read the series over and over again. I know I’m not alone when I say that Harry Potter gets me so excited whenever I think about planning a party, making a recipe, or watching a movie. It’s one of those series that makes you feel so good and you fall in love with the story and the characters. Have you seen the illustrated editions of the Harry Potter books? They’re nothing short of stunning.
What I Love About Harry Potter
I love talking about Harry Potter and that people think go me when they see Harry Potter things online. There are so many things I love about this book series!
- The close relationship between Harry, Ron, and Hermione
- Halloween and Christmas both remind me of Harry Potter, which adds even more magic to those wonderful holidays.
- You can get away with having a Harry Potter party any time of the year.
- The books and movies are family-friendly so everyone can enjoy them.
- The storyline is so well thought out. From beginning to end, the story comes together without any plot holes.
- In the end, happiness means having people around you who love you.
More Harry Potter Recipe Favorites
I haven’t made nearly enough Harry Potter recipes and I’m kind of embarrassed about it. It’s time to turn that around! About eight years ago my twin sister threw a Harry Potter party and we put together some really fun food ideas. Butterbeer Freeze and Butterbeer Krispy Treats are two butterbeer favorites that we make over and over, whether it’s Harry’s birthday or just a Friday night. I made a yummy Gryffindor Popcorn with all the colors of Gryffindor house.
Harry Potter Butterbeer Cookies Recipe
Butterbeer Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 c butter or margarine, softened
- 1 c sugar
- 1 c brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 (5.1 0z) box butterscotch pudding, or around this size
- 2 3/4 c flour
- 1 c butterscotch chips
- 1 c white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F. In your stand mixer fixed with the paddle attachment, combine butter or margarine and both sugars; add eggs and vanilla.
- Whisk salt, baking soda, and pudding together in a separate bowl. Add to the wet mixture then slowly add flour.
- With a wooden spoon, add chocolate chips and mix in well. Cover and place in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to chill.
- Bake on a greased baking sheet 7-9 minutes, or until light golden brown on top. Move to a cooling rack to cool.
Notes
Kitchen Tools and Gadgets Used for This Recipe
I’m sharing this recipe as part of Marissa at Rae Gun’s annual Harry Potter series! This year is in celebration of the upcoming movie Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindewald. (I can’t even type that without feeling giddy!) We’re kicking things off with such a fun Harry Potter-themed giveaway that I’m really hoping one of my readers wins!
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- Other surprise Harry Potter swag!
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Corrine says
Hi, does this recipe use instant pudding or the kind you cook?
Alli says
Instant. Thank you for the question!
Jessica Stebing says
I just made this recipe and it is delicious! I am a huge Harry Potter fan and my husband loves butterscotch. What a great recipe! Thank you so much for sharing
Alli says
Jessica, thanks so much for your comment! I’m so glad you loved the recipe. Your comment made my day!
Jo Wells says
I don’t have a stand mixer with a paddle, so how do I make these cookies?
Alli says
Hi Jo! You can also use a hand mixer or mix by hand with a wooden spoon.
Shae Donovan says
What cookie scoop size do you use? Mine seem huge and have to cook longer than 7-9min.
Alli says
I believe my scoop is the 1.25 ounce size, or the medium scoop. I have a small one and a larger one that you probably used, which would also be awesome for these cookies!
Erin says
Does this use 5.1oz of instant butterscotch pudding? I can only find 1oz boxes.
Alli says
Yes! Around 5.1 oz. You can get five of those 1 oz boxes and you’ll be good.
Saudah Mulani says
What does 1 box (5.1) of butterscotch pudding mean? Is that the jell-o brand that is 3.4oz or in general 5.1 oz?
Alli says
I used a jell-o brand 5.1 oz box. I would say any size around that is great. Great question! Thank you for asking. I need to add the oz at the end of that number!
Michelle Zimney says
I have a question. I have read and re read tbe recipe. When do I put in the butterscotch chips? Thanks so much!!
Alli says
Hi Michelle! I apologize for just now responding to this comment. That step about adding the chocolate chips refers to all chips in the recipe. Sorry that was confusing!