Description

These Harry Potter Butterbeer Sorting Hat Cookies are a magical treat inspired by the beloved wizarding world. Soft, buttery cookies infused with rich butterscotch pudding and studded with creamy white chocolate chips are filled with colorful M&M’s representing the four Hogwarts houses. A fun and delicious way to discover your Hogwarts house while enjoying a sweet buttery snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Cookie Dough

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 (3.4 oz) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup white chocolate chips

Filling

M&M’s candies – red, blue, green, and yellow (4-5 per cookie)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar using an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the instant butterscotch pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla extract until all ingredients are fully incorporated and smooth.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
Add White Chocolate Chips: Fold in the white chocolate chips gently, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
Form Cookies with M&M Filling: Scoop a generous portion of dough and make a small indent in the center. Place 4-5 M&M’s of the same color inside the indent, then carefully wrap the dough around the candies to conceal them completely. Repeat this process with the remaining dough and M&M colors.
Bake: Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, pick your favorite cookie and discover your Hogwarts house based on the M&M color inside. Enjoy your magical treat!

Notes

Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep the cookies tender.
Use M&M’s of the same color per cookie to correctly represent Hogwarts houses: red for Gryffindor, yellow for Hufflepuff, blue for Ravenclaw, and green for Slytherin.
Allow cookies to cool completely before handling to prevent the white chocolate from melting too much.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days for best freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cookies
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Harry Potter cookies, butterbeer cookies, sorting hat cookies, butterscotch cookies, white chocolate chip cookies, Hogwarts house cookies, magical cookies