If you’ve ever dreamed of sipping a warm butterbeer while wandering through the cobbled streets of Diagon Alley, these cookies are the next best thing. Soft, buttery, and infused with the enchanting flavors of butterscotch and toffee, each bite will transport you straight into the pages of your favorite wizarding story. And the creamy vanilla glaze? Pure spellbinding perfection. Bake these for your next movie night, themed party, or anytime you need a touch of whimsy in your day.
Ingredients for Magical Butterbeer-Inspired Cookies
Cookies
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1 box butter cake mix (15.25 oz) [432 grams]
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 milliliters)
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2 tablespoons water (30 milliliters)
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2 grams)
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1/2 cup butterscotch baking chips (90 grams)
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1/2 cup English toffee bits (90 grams)
Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar (120 grams)
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract (15 milliliters)
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2 tablespoons French vanilla coffee creamer (30 milliliters)
How to Make Magical Butterbeer-Inspired Cookies
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In a large bowl, combine the butter cake mix, eggs, oil, water, cinnamon, butterscotch chips, and toffee bits. Stir by hand until the batter is smooth and glossy.
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Drop spoonfuls of dough, about 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) each, onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for 10 minutes. Even if they look soft, trust the time—they’ll firm up as they cool.
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Allow cookies to cool on a rack. While cooling, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and French vanilla creamer until smooth.
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Once cookies are fully cooled, drizzle the glaze over each one. Let set before serving or storing.
A Sweet Ending to a Magical Bake
Whether you’re a die-hard Harry Potter fan or simply someone with a love for unique cookie flavors, these butterbeer-inspired cookies will quickly become a favorite. The soft texture, sweet crunch from the toffee, and smooth vanilla glaze come together like magic in every bite. Perfect with a tall glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee, these cookies are sure to charm everyone who tries them. So grab your mixing bowl, and let the baking spell begin!