Gryffindor’s Fiery Swirl Butterbeer (Recipe for Printing)

Classic butterbeer flavors meet Gryffindor magic in these soft, vibrant cookies with bold red and gold swirls.

# What You Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Buttercream Frosting

08 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 4 cups powdered sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - Red food coloring, as needed
13 - Gold food coloring, as needed
14 - Edible glitter or sprinkles, optional for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
02 - Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
03 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the mixture.
04 - Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
05 - Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading during baking.
06 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
07 - Roll the chilled dough into 1.5-inch balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring space between each.
08 - Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Beat the softened butter for the frosting until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until well combined.
11 - Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
12 - Divide buttercream into two bowls; color one with red food coloring and the other with gold food coloring.
13 - Transfer both colored frostings to a piping bag, placing each color on one side to create a swirl effect.
14 - Pipe or spread the red and gold buttercream in swirled patterns onto cooled cookies.
15 - Sprinkle cookies with edible glitter or decorative sprinkles if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Chilling the dough prevents excess spreading and yields cookies with defined edges. For best swirl, keep icing at room temperature.

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