General Mills is bringing the world of Harry Potter into your home in a tasty new way with the debut of new Pillsbury and Betty Crocker Harry Potter baking mixes.
Perfect for wizards, witches, and Muggles alike, the new Pillsbury and Betty Crocker Harry Potter baking mixes give fans fun and delicious new ways to celebrate the details of the famous stories they know and love. One of the standout new mixes is the Pillsbury Harry Potter Golden Snitch Shape Cookies, which are ready-to-bake sugar cookies featuring a distinctive Golden Snitch design. There's also the new Betty Crocker Harry Potter Hogwarts House Pumpkin Cakes, which come with themed cupcake liners inspired by the four houses.
The new Pillsbury and Betty Crocker Harry Potter baking mixes can be found at retailers nationwide in July.
Wizard-Inspired Cake Mixes
New Betty Crocker Harry Potter Products are Coming in July
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