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The Wizard’s Dessert Cookbook: Magical Recipes Inspired by Harry Potter, The Hobbit, Fantastic Beasts, The Chronicles of Narnia, and More

Name: The Wizard’s Dessert Cookbook: Magical Recipes Inspired by Harry Potter, The Hobbit, Fantastic Beasts, The Chronicles of Narnia, and More
Rating: 3.89 (96 reviews)
Author: Aurelia Beaupommier

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Make your next family meal or celebration special with a magic dessert inspired by the stories and characters of JRR Tolkien, JK Rowling, Roald Dahl, CS Lewis, and many more!

From Hobbits to Willy Wonka to Ghostbusters, from Harry Potter to Merlin, wizards and fantastic creatures alike like to put a little sweetness in their daily lives. There are bites to snack and share, charming cookies and cakes, and divine desserts that are full of mystery! Discover all their wonderful recipes,

Whether you are a beginner wizard or a confirmed alchemist, you will see, dessert is the preferable food of all magical creatures!

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