There are few flavors as instantly recognizable to Potterheads as Butterbeer. Sweet, creamy, and laced with notes of butterscotch and caramel, it’s the iconic drink shared in the Three Broomsticks and sipped on snowy trips to Hogsmeade.

Now, for the 25th anniversary of HARRY POTTER and the Philosopher’s Stone, that beloved flavor is stepping out of the wizarding world and into your kitchen, thanks to a delicious new collaboration between McCormick and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products.

Two limited-edition must-haves

Whether you’re hosting a themed movie night, planning a magical birthday party, or simply looking to elevate your baking game, the new McCormick® Harry Potter™ products are designed to transform everyday recipes into spellbinding creations.

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McCormick® Harry Potter™ Butterbeer Finishing Sugar – $3.99

Think melt-in-your-mouth butterscotch with a whisper of vanilla and caramelized sweetness. This finishing sugar adds instant enchantment to:

  • Freshly baked cookies and brownies
  • Pancakes and waffles
  • Whipped cream-topped hot chocolate
  • Even your morning latte

Just a sprinkle delivers that warm, buttery flavor fans know and love, no wand-waving or silly incantations.

McCormick® Harry Potter™ Butterbeer Flavor – $14.99

If you want to go beyond a sprinkle, this is where the real potion-making begins.

A few drops of this flavoring evoke the creamy foam of a freshly poured Butterbeer™, blending smooth caramel notes with a rich sweetness that works beautifully in:

  • Cupcakes and buttercream frosting
  • Ice cream floats
  • Homemade syrups
  • Pancake or waffle batter
  • Cozy mugs of hot chocolate
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It’s versatile, indulgent, and designed for fans who want to experiment and create their own signature wizard-inspired treats.

Where to find them (before they vanish)

The McCormick® Harry Potter™ Butterbeer Finishing Sugar and Butterbeer Flavor are available now at Walmart, Amazon, and retailers in the US, but only for a limited time.

These are the two perfect products for a successful Butterbeer Season! All you need to do is pop in one of the HARRY POTTER or FANTASTIC BEASTS films and enjoy. So dust off your recipe book, preheat the oven, and let the aroma of caramel and butterscotch fill your home.

4 magical recipes

You’re in luck, we have the perfect recipes you need for a successful HARRY POTTER marathon:

Butterbeer Finishing Sugar Blondies

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/4 cup McCormick® Butterbeer™ Finishing Sugar
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) salted butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons McCormick® Butterbeer™ Flavor
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil. Spray foil with no-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

2. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. Mix brown sugar, Butterbeer Finishing Sugar, butter, egg and Butterbeer Flavor in a large bowl until well blended. Add flour mixture, stirring just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans, if using. Spread into an even layer in a prepared pan.

3. Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into 12 bars to serve.

Makes 12 Servings

Butterbeer Finishing Sugar Crispy Treats

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 2 packages (10 ounces each) mini marshmallows
  • 5 teaspoons McCormick® Butterbeer™ Finishing Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 10 cups crispy rice cereal

1. Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with foil. Spray with no-stick cooking spray; set aside. Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven on medium-low heat. Add marshmallows. Cook, stirring constantly until marshmallows are melted. Stir in Butterbeer, Finishing Sugar, and salt. Remove from heat.

2. Immediately add cereal to the marshmallow mixture, stirring until well mixed and the cereal is completely coated.

3. Press mixture evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle with additional Butterbeer Finishing Sugar, if desired. Cool. Cut into bars to serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Makes 24 Servings.

Butterbeer Finishing Sugar White Hot Chocolate

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Butterbeer™ Flavor
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Whipped cream
  • McCormick® Butterbeer™ Finishing Sugar, for sprinkling

1. Heat milk in a small saucepan on medium heat until steaming. Do not allow to boil.

2. Add white chocolate chips to the saucepan, whisking until completely melted and smooth. Stir in Butterbeer Flavor and salt. Remove from heat.

3. Serve hot, topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with Butterbeer Finishing Sugar.

Makes 2 Servings

Creamy Butterbeer Finishing Sugar Topping

Prep Time: 5 minutes

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Butterbeer™ Flavor
  • McCormick® Butterbeer™ Finishing Sugar

1. Beat cream, confectioners’ sugar, and Butterbeer Flavor in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until medium peaks form (whipped cream should hold shape, but not be stiff). Refrigerate until ready to serve.

2. Use to dollop onto ice cream sundaes, or serve with waffles or French toast. Sprinkle with Butterbeer Finishing Sugar before serving.

Makes 16 Servings

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