Harry Potter butterbeer cookies

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Creating homemade butterbeer sugar cookies with a luscious butterbeer sauce drizzled on top is a delightful way to bring the flavors of the wizarding world to life. Here’s a recipe to make these enchanting treats:

Ingredients:

For the Sugar Cookies:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Butterbeer Sauce:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butterscotch schnapps (optional, for an extra butterbeer flavor)

Instructions:

For the Sugar Cookies:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Wet Ingredients:
   • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
6. Chill the Dough:
   • Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap each disc in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
7. Roll and Cut:
   • On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
8. Bake:
   • Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Butterbeer Sauce:

1. Prepare Sauce:
   • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
2. Add Ingredients:
   • Stir in the heavy cream, brown sugar, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
3. Simmer:
   • Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
4. Add Flavoring:
   • Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butterscotch schnapps (if using).

Assemble:

1. Drizzle Sauce:
   • Once the cookies have cooled, drizzle the butterbeer sauce over the top of each cookie using a spoon or a piping bag.
2. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Allow the butterbeer sauce to set slightly before serving. Enjoy your homemade butterbeer sugar cookies with a deliciously magical butterbeer sauce!

These homemade butterbeer sugar cookies with butterbeer sauce are sure to enchant any Harry Potter fan and satisfy their sweet tooth with their delightful flavor and whimsical presentation. Enjoy the magic!