Description
Delightful cookies inspired by the wizarding world’s beloved drink, blending butterscotch and buttery goodness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (2 sticks)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs, whisked in a small bowl
- 1 tsp butterscotch or butter extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (1 stick)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ tsp butterscotch or butter extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cold butter cubes and both sugars. Beat together until fluffy and light.
- Gradually mix in the whisked eggs and extract, building flavor and richness.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Slowly add to the butter mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in the butterscotch chips gently, ensuring not to overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden, then cool before transferring to a wire rack.
- To make frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar and extract until smooth. Frost the cooled cookies generously.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze the unfrosted cookies for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg