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A close-up of Harry Potter Sorting Hat Cookies featuring a detailed chocolate-hued hat with a golden tassel, positioned on a white ceramic plate; in the background, a few cookies reveal colorful surprise centers visible through small openings, all set against a dark wooden table for a magical atmosphere.

Magical Sorting Hat Cookies: A Sweet Surprise for Every House!

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Discover the magic of Harry Potter with these Magical Sorting Hat Cookies! These delightful treats feature a surprise center that reveals a different color or flavor in each cookie, perfect for Harry Potter-themed parties, Halloween, or classroom fun. Easy to make, they bring enchantment and joy to any gathering, enchanting kids and adults alike with their whimsical design and delicious taste.

  • Total Time: 40-50 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 basic sugar cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • Food coloring (brown, red, green, and blue)
  • Chocolate chips or candy melts for the surprise center
  • Royal icing or melted chocolate for decoration
  • Edible gold or silver dust (optional for magical accents)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional for extra magic)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your sugar cookie dough, then chill for 30 minutes for easier shaping.
  2. Divide the dough into four equal parts and color each with different food colorings corresponding to Hogwarts houses.
  3. Roll each colored dough into a ball and flatten into a disc, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
  4. Melt chocolate chips or candy melts with food coloring for the surprise centers. Spoon small amounts into the center of each cooled cookie or sandwich two cookies together.
  5. Decorate the cookies with royal icing or melted chocolate, shaping them like the Sorting Hat and adding magical details. Use edible gold dust for shimmering effects.

Notes

  • Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a week. For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed container.
  • Customize surprise centers with various flavors such as fruit jams, caramel, or fondant.
  • Ensure the cookies are completely cooled before adding the surprise centers for best results.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking and Decorating
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg