13 SWEET Harry Potter Cookie Ideas [How-to Recipes] (2024)

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Royal Icing Designs

Let’s start things off with this sugar cookie display Harry Potter characters and things of the wizarding world.

This collection includes: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, snake, Hedwig owl, golden snitch, Deathly Hallows, cauldron and Sorting Hat. (via Pin image)

Butterbeer

We can appreciate the moist center of these sweet cookies. (via Sugar and Soul)

• Recipe type: Butterscotch or toffee cookies with vanilla pudding lightning sprinkles
• Time to make: 2 hours 15 minute prep, 10 minutes make
• Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate

Butterbeer Mugs

What a cool design to pay tribute to this popular Harry Potter food flavor! (via Hungry Happenings)

• Recipe type: Butterscotch and cream soda cookies
• Time to make: 45 minutes prep, 15 minutes make, 1 hour total
• Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate

Sorting Hat with Cone

An easy way to reveal your House colors. (via Housewife Eclectic)

• Recipe type: Chocolate cookies ice cream cone, M&Ms
• Skill level: Beginner

Sorting Hat with Kisses

Another simple way to make hat-shaped cookies with a Hershey’s Kiss in the center. (via Simply Potter)

• Recipe type: Sugar cookies with colored sprinkles, Hershey’s kiss
• Skill level: Beginner

Hogwarts Seal

Here are two ways to use a Hogwarts seal impression.

First is this one, which you simply add sprinkles on top of the design. (via Life According to Jamie)

Or this ginger cookie design with more intense coloring. (via Cine Replicas)

Individual Hogwarts House

Of course, if you’re a fan of a specific House, then make the cookies in the respective color scheme.

Slytherin

This assortment of the seal, snake, Harry, and platform 9 ¾ is in green, white and silver. (via @thefrostedswirlbakeshop)

Hufflepuff

Here’s the HP logo, Harry, Deathly Hallows always, platform 9 ¾, scarf, and broom in black, yellow, and gold. (via @kirkiecookies)

Ravenclaw

A collection of Harry, Hedwig owl, Expecto Patronum, Marauder’s Map, student tie, and 9 ¾ in blue, white, silver (or bronze). (via I Bake You Bake)

Gryffindor

And just a departure from similar designs, you can also make some tie decorated cookies in the House colors as well. (via Crazy Adventures in Parenting)

• Time to make: 15 minutes prep, 10 minutes make, 25 minutes total
• Skill level: Beginner

Hagrid’s Rock Cake

This undelectable treat in the books is made tasty and beautiful with this rendition. (via Lucina Cucina)

• Recipe type: Dark chocolate cookies rolled in strawberry powder
• Time to make: 40 minutes prep, 12 minutes make
• Skill level: Beginner

Deathly Hallows

Probably the fastest recipe ever. (via Kitchen Magpie)

• Recipe type: Sugar cookies
• Time to make: 6 minutes prep, 6 minutes make
• Skill level: Beginner

Wands

Make these magical sticks for a wizard or Halloween party. (via Tastemade)

• Recipe type: Chocolate cookies with espresso powder and white chocolate chips and sprinkles
• Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate

Weasley Sweater

Pay tribute to this Harry Potter Christmas tradition. (via Pin image)

Cauldron Cake

A cookie version of this popular Harry Potter cake. (via Garlic My Soul)

• Recipe type: Peanut butter cup cookie with licorice
• Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate

Unicorn

If this magical creature is your patronus, this set would be perfect. (via @thedotandcookie)

Baby Shower

Pass on the wonders of Harry Potter to the next generation with these bib, onesie, and rattle cookie designs. (via @sweets_by_maddie)

Or if you’re a hardcore fan, go all out with an assortment that includes:

• Hogwarts seal
• "You are so loved" quote
• Marauders Map
• Robe onesie
• Hedwig owl
• Harry’s glasses
• Baby rattle
• Deathly Hallows
• Golden snitch
• Sorting Hat
• Platform 9 ¾

Goes to show that great decorations aren’t just for Harry Potter cupcakes and cakes! (via Pin image)

Bridal Shower or Wedding

Elegant designs including hearts with Deathly Hallows always, from Muggle to Mrs., and diamond shaped cookies. (via @bakedbyoliviab)