When I lived in the Netherlands, I became very familiar with speculoos cookies. After returning to the States, I discovered that Trader Joe’s had created a speculoos butter to continue to supply my obsession with these little cookie biscuits. For the unfamiliar, speculoos (made popular by TJ’s cookie butter) are spiced cookies that taste like a cross between gingerbread and graham crackers. In other stores, they are called Biscoff Lotus cookies. This nut-butter-like spread is incredibly easy to make at home with Biscoff cookies and 5 other ingredients. It’s creamy, slightly crunchy, full of winter spices, and perfect on EVERYTHING.
here’s what you’ll need
Biscoff Cookies: Speculoos spread is made with speculoos cookies, which are also commonly known in the U.S. as Biscoff cookies. Water: With how crumbly Biscoff cookies are, a little water is needed to thin out the lotus cookie spread. The Flavor and Binder: Brown sugar and cinnamon are the holiday classics that really drive home the warm flavors of Biscoff cookies. To hold the butter together, we’ll need coconut oil to mimic the texture of nut butter. For this recipe, it needs to be in its solid form. Salt: It may sound odd, but salt actually helps to enhance the sweetness of this cookie butter!
how to make cookie butter
Cookie butter is really pretty darn simple to make, and all you need is a food processor or blender. Step 1: Make the CrumbsAdd cookies to a blender or food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. Step 2: Make the PasteAdd the water and continue blending into a smooth paste. Add all remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Step 3: Cool ItTransfer to a glass jar, cover, and chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
Tasty Ways to Use Cookie Butter
Cookie butter can be used in so many ways! Trader Joe’s has even expanded the use of its own cookie butter with things like Trader Joe’s cookie butter ice cream and cookie butter-filled sandwich cookies. Here are just a few of my favorite speculoos cookie butter pairings.
Paleo Banana Pancakes are extra tasty with speculoos spread, fresh berries, and whipped cream. Overnight Quinoa Breakfast Porridge is perfect for an on-the-go breakfast with shredded coconut and a dollop of cookie butter. Baked Bananas are awesome for camping or for a fun night at home with speculoos cookie butter.
