If you thought Cookie Butter on its own was pretty spectacular, boy, are you in for a treat! We found some mouthwatering Cookie Butter recipes that include the wonderful, gingerbread-y spread as a main ingredient.
In case you're not familiar with Speculoos Cookie Butter, also known as Biscoff, jars of this comforting concoction can be found right next to the nut butters in most Trader Joe's stores.
So next time you're getting ready to whip up your favorite desserts, consider working in that luscious spread and take your treats to a whole new level of delicious! (Chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake, you're about to get an upgrade!)
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Truffles
Karyn of Pint Sized Baker says her Cookie Butter Truffles "have the slight gingerbread flavor that is perfect for the holiday season." Not too crunchy or too creamy, they're just right — especially when dipped in a chocolate coating!
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3-Ingredient Drop Cookies
Chrystie of Money Saving Sisters says her 3-Ingredient Cookie Butter Drop Cookies are the tastiest ever! The key is not to overcook them, she says. Message received! Can't wait to try this super-simple recipe.
Cookie Butter Brown Streusel Bars
How delicous would these Cookie Butter Brown Streusel Bars from Averie of Averie Cooks be with a nice cup of coffee? We're drooling!
"They’re everything I hoped they’d be, and more," notes Averie. "The cinnamon-and-spice quality is definitely present. Cookie Butter is full of gingerbread cookies and cinnamon, and since I added to the cinnamon load by adding it to the batter and to the streusel topping, the bars were bursting with a warm, comforting quality."
Cookie Butter Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies
Elizabeth of Confessions of a Baking Queen came up with this Cookie Butter Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe.
She says, "This recipe is easy, quick, and delicious. You will love it. Chocolate chip cookies stuffed with Cookie Butter and sprinkled with sea salt will be a tastebud pleaser!" You can almost taste them, can't you?
Chocolate Biscoff Macarons
"These Chocolate Biscoff Macarons are pretty fabulous and I loved the flavor combination," says Jessica of The Novice Chef Blog.
Making macarons is not for the faint of heart. Luckily, Jessica walks us through exactly how to get those darling little bites just right.
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Cookie Butter Pie
Kristi of I Should Be Mopping the Floor was inspired to create this Cookie Butter Pie, based on her favorite dessert served at a small town diner. It looks beautiful and requires minimal effort, making it a go-to treat for busy moms.
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Crack Pie With Speculoos
This Crack Pie With Speculoos might seem like a labor of love but as its creator Chris of Shared Appetite will tell you, it's well worth it. He explains:
Made famous by NYC's Momofuku Milk Bar, Crack Pie has gained an international following. Create your own fans to this insanely addicting dessert with this adaptation, including Speculoos!
No-Bake Cookie Butter Cheesecake
Aikko at Bake Happy shares her No-Bake Speculoos Cookie Butter Cheesecake recipe, which she says should please multiple audiences including Cookie Butter and cheesecakes fans, as well as those who love a no-bake dessert! This stunning confection will need to be refrigerated over night so plan accordingly.
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Cookie Butter Crunch Cups
Chelsea of Chelsea's Messy Apron says these Cookie Butter Crunch Cups are "basically a homemade mash-up of two types of candy bars — Reese’s cups and Crunch bars. But here’s the good news. There is Cookie Butter inside of these chocolate cups." We definitely think these fall into the must-try category!
Biscoff Toffee Ice Cream Cake
Maria of Two Peas in Their Pod says, "there is Biscoff love in every bite" of her Biscoff Toffee Ice Cream Cake. From the crunchy cookie crust to the ice cream filling, your family will beg you to make this one again and again!