Description
These Slytherin Secret Butterbeer Cookies are a magical indulgence that combines soft, buttery cookie goodness with the enchanting flavors of butterbeer and a luxurious dark chocolate coating. Perfect for Harry Potter-themed parties, Halloween treats, or anytime you crave a fantasy-inspired dessert.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup cream soda
1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips
1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening
Optional: edible gold dust or sprinkles
Optional: extra melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, then stir in vanilla extract and cream soda until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in 20-second microwave intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each cooled cookie halfway into melted chocolate and place on parchment-lined tray. Add gold dust or sprinkles and drizzle extra chocolate if desired.
- Allow coating to set at room temperature for 15–20 minutes or refrigerate to speed up process.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Butterbeer Boost: Add ½ tsp butterscotch extract for stronger butterbeer flavor.
Chocolate Twist: Swap dark chocolate with semi-sweet or milk chocolate.
Color Theme: Use green and silver sprinkles to match Slytherin house colors.
Mini Cookies: Make bite-sized cookies for party platters or gifting.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days, refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Fantasy-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg