Dessert

Harry Potter Butterbeer Sorting Hat Cookies Recipe

ByElara Stone October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Introduction

These Harry Potter Butterbeer Sorting Hat Cookies are a magical treat inspired by the wizarding world. Soft, buttery, and studded with colorful M&M’s, each cookie invites you to discover your Hogwarts house as you enjoy a sweet, butterscotch-flavored bite.

A stack of four cookie halves is shown on a white marbled surface, each cookie revealing colorful candy pieces inside. The top cookie half shows red candy inside a light brown, crumbly cookie dough layer. The second cookie half has blue candies set in the same light brown dough, with visible white nut pieces. The third cookie half contains yellow candies embedded in the dough, which looks soft and slightly crumbly. The bottom cookie half reveals green candy and white nuts within the dough. The background is softly blurred with white tones, including a white marbled surface and a white item with greenish details in soft focus. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 (3.4 oz) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups flour
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup white chocolate chips
M&M’s in red, blue, green, and yellow

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar for 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
Step 2: Add the instant butterscotch pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix again until combined.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
Step 4: Fold in the white chocolate chips gently into the dough.
Step 5: Scoop a portion of dough and make a small indent in the center. Place 4-5 M&M’s of the same color into the indent, then wrap the dough around them completely. Repeat this process using all the M&M colors.
Step 6: Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350°F for 11 to 13 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
Step 7: Allow the cookies to cool before handling. Once cooled, pick your favorite cookie and see which Hogwarts house its M&M color represents. Enjoy your magical treat!

Tips & Variations

Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
Swap white chocolate chips with butterscotch chips for an extra burst of flavor.
Try substituting M&M’s with other colorful candies for different house themes or surprises.
For a softer cookie, slightly underbake and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep them fresh longer, refrigerate for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in a microwave for 10–15 seconds if you prefer a warm cookie.

How to Serve

A stack of four cookie halves is shown on a white marbled surface, each layer revealing a different vibrant candy color inside. The bottom cookie slice has green and white candy pieces, the next layer reveals yellow candies, followed by one with bright blue candies, and the top cookie half shows red and white candy pieces. The cookie dough is golden brown with a soft, crumbly texture, and the candies are embedded in the centers. The blurred background features white items and a vase with light-colored dried flowers. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these cookies gluten-free?

Yes, you can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend that measures cup-for-cup. Just make sure your pudding mix is also gluten-free.

Can I use regular chocolate chips instead of white chocolate?

Absolutely! Regular, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate chips will work and provide a richer chocolate flavor, but white chocolate chips complement the butterscotch nicely for a balanced taste.