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Did I only children so I could share my love of all things Harry Potter with others? No, but it is such an amazing part of being a mom!  I tell my girls about waiting at midnight for books to be released and then calling in sick the next day because I had to stay home and read.  Thankfully, my girls have all fallen in love with the series so now it’s a full family affair.

For her birthday last year, we headed to Universal Studios Hollywood so that she could experience all of the magic of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  It totally lived up to the hype for us!  Every detail is so perfect.  And, they had butterbeer ice cream!

 

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It was so dreamy, especially on a hot SoCal day.  If you’re looking for more SoCal family fun, make sure to follow me on Instagram.

Maple Butterscotch Cookies

With completion of each book for my 9-year-old muggle, we try to make something special.  Like being a Potterhead is a secret club and after each book she’s further indoctrinated.  These Maple Butterbeer Cookies are a sweet way to celebrate any occasion.

Play a great game of Quidditch? Have a cookie!

Found your lost invisibility cloak? Have a cookie!

Harry Potter fans know that butterbeer is the beverage of choice for many-a wizard.  We have made a DIY version of the beverage using cream soda and vanilla ice cream, with butterscotch mixed in for good measure.  These cookies are a serious upgrade to that flavor with a few butter-rific flavors mixed in.

If you have used vanilla extract in your baking, the two extracts for this recipe are similar.  You’ll use butterscotch extract (similar to this) and butter extract (similar to this).  With maple syrup mixed into the batter and drizzled on top, it’s a seriously yummy way to transport your taste buds to Hogsmeade.

If you’re more subtle in your love for HP, these cookies would also make a great fall-themed treat.  Now all you have to do is say, “Accio Cookie!” and follow the recipe below.