With cookie butter swirls and topped with cookie butter – these are the ultimate cookie
Matcha, cookie butter, funfetti, puppy chow. All food trends that I was late to the party for.
I’ve since checked them all off the list, but one I kept holding off trying – & that was cookie butter. I must have sensed how dangerous it would be to have a jar of that goodness in my pantry.
I kept seeing so many people use it, but I had no idea what it was like. I just couldn’t imagine what cookies ground up into a butter would taste like.
Finally, I broke down and began the quest to acquire a jar. I spent weeks scouring the internet for a great deal. I came across Biscoff’s Duo Pack with one creamy and one crunchy jar. I thought, how can I truly test it if I don’t know both consistency options? Well, luckily at the last second, I found a better deal at my local Target.
I brought the little jar home. Ever so carefully I tested a small bit on a piece of bread, screwed the lid on tightly and placed the jar in the pantry – but it didn’t stay there for long! I was automatically hooked. Let’s just say that jar didn’t last more than two days – &, yes, I did say DAYS.
After that, I didn’t let myself come near cookie butter again. When I’m addicted to a new food, it’s highly dangerous.
It would be months until I tiptoed back to cookie butter. I’ve learned to love it in moderation. These cookies were originally inspired by Life Made Sweeter. I was coming off of a cookie fail and needed a recipe to renew my faith in baking ๐
These cookies are for serious cookie butter addicts only! The dough has cookie butter, cookie butter chips* and Biscoff cookie pieces. Then it’s topped after baking with more cookie butter spread and Biscoff cookie pieces!
*I made Heather’s French Press’ Homemade Peanut Butter Chips, but subbed in cookie butter. This step is completely optional. The chips do not retain their shape, but they add extra swirls of cookie butter throughout.
What food trends are you late to adapt to? What treats are you addicted to?
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup cookie butter, plus more for topping
- 1/3 cup cashew milk
- 1/2 cup Biscoff cookie pieces, plus more for topping
- 1/2 cup cookie butter chips (optional, see notes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In measuring cup or medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use a fork to combine sugar, brown sugar, canola oil and vanilla extract. Add cookie butter and mix to combine. Stir in cashew milk.
- Add dry ingredients to liquid and mix well. Fold in cookie pieces and cookie butter chips.
- Divide dough into 24 equal balls. Roll into balls, flatten with palm of hand. Press extra cookie pieces and chips into cookies, if desired.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Leave on baking sheet 5 minutes. Then transfer to wire racks to complete cooling.
- Once cookies have cooled, spread with cookie butter and top with cookie pieces.
Note: I used Heather's French Press' recipe for Homemade Peanut Butter Chips subbing cookie butter. This is optional, but adds swirls of cookie butter to your cookies.
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I just tried cookie butter last year, Megan! I can’t keep it in the house because I’ll eat it all. I do love baking with it though because then I can share!
It’s sooo dangerous! Thanks Erin!
I’m addicted to cookie butter, which is why I hardly every buy it! Love these cookies, Megan!
I have to be really careful when I have a jar in the house! Thanks Gayle ๐
I literally can’t have cookie butter in the house, because I have zero self control. But if it is at OTHER people’s houses, or in cookies, well then….all bets are off! These look amazing. ๐
I know what you mean, Kate! Thanks ๐
Whoa! This is a whole lot of cookie butter action going on here! I love the stuff, so these cookies look perfect to me!
Thanks Rachelle! I think you’ll love these ๐
This is just Double Cookie Butter Love right here. Thank you for sharing this amazing, delectable treat Megan! And don’t worry, I’m late to the food trends too. Haha. Love that you got to try two consistencies of cookie butter. Off to drool just thinking about this and pin this, of course. ๐
Thanks so much, Demeter ๐
Wow! Love these cookie butter cookies. I can have these for breakfast any day! Lovely share, Megan.
Oh gosh, breakfast? That’s a great idea ๐ Thanks Anu!
I’ve always avoided trying it too, because once you start, I hear it’s hard to stop. But with cookies like this, I might not be able to resist that much longer! They look incredible!
Thanks Mir! If you can control your snack cravings, you should definitely try it. Otherwise, I might stay away from this addictive treat ๐ Or get a friend to get a jar and give you a spoon!
As an unapologetic lover of cookie butter it is probably pretty dangerous that I’ve just seen these cookies. I feel the need to eat four in a row right now. And I definitely understand how your cookie butter only lasted a few days. I’ve definitely been there! ๐
Oh gosh, Amanda! It’s the best and worst two days downing a jar of cookie butter ๐ Thank you!
I’m definitely a cookie butter lover, and I don’t dare keep a jar in our house for the same reason! I don’t think that a batch of these cookies would last very long either! ๐
They lasted four days in my house, which is pretty good! They’re delicious, but not as dangerous as straight cookie butter ๐ Thanks Blair!
Oh, I have to have these! And I can’t keep cookie butter in the house these days. I can blissfully ignore peanut butter and chocolate-hazelnut spread, but cookie butter is a sure fire way for me to gain a quick five pounds!
Oh gosh! I know what you mean, Liz! But I have been known to take spoons of other spreads, too ๐
Well i just LOVE cookie butter so I think these cookies are made for me!
Definitely! Thanks Jess ๐
You had me at cookie butter! These sound amazing, now all I need is a cup of coffee to go with about 6 of these cookies! Take care.
Oh, yea! 6 sounds like the perfect amount ๐ Thanks Stacey!
Cookie butter is simply amazing. Whoever invented it is a genius. We can hardly keep the stuff in the house because it gets eaten so quickly!
I know! A genius I love (and hate!) Thanks Eva ๐
Cookie butter is my all-time FAVORITE (I hate myself for it ๐ ) But this is awesome!
Oh, I know what you mean, Christina! Thanks ๐
You are the queen of cookiesโฆMegan..I don’t know how you do it, but mine never look like yours ๐ These are so soft and moist
You are so sweet, Rahul! Toppings always make cookies look prettier ๐
Late to the party, I’ve never even heard of this party! Seriously, how have I not heard of cookie butter before?! LOL … I’ll have to check this out, because it sounds amazing! Your cookies look delicious btw, as always! ๐ ๐
You must try it, Serena! But be warned, it’s SOOO dangerously addictive! Thanks ๐
I am a huge fan of Biscoff…both the spread and the original cookies! I’m guessing these cookies wouldn’t last long around our house at all…that is, if I can keep myself from eating all of the cookie butter first. ๐
My advice – get a jar the day you’re going to make the cookies and don’t open it until your mixing the dough together ๐ Thanks David!
hahaha that’s exactly why I don’t buy cookie butter anymore!! I can’t be trusted around it! These cookies sound and look fantastic!
Thanks Ashley! I surprisingly got a jar and didn’t just “snack” on it.
Amazing cookies,Cookie butter is my favorite thanks for sharing
Favorite you’ve never tried? You should give it a go, it’s delicious!
I never buy cookie butter because I’m afraid I’ll eat it all! I will bake with it, however, and these cookies are the perfect thing to make!
Thanks Marcie! I’d love to bake with it more often ๐
Better later than never! ๐ And these look great. I agree, cookie butter is highly addictive!! So far I’ve tried them as blondies, as frosting, as cupcakes, or…you know…straight out of the jar lol. Right now I’m seriously curious about matcha. Everywhere I look it’s matcha everything! I googled it and it’s some kind of green tea. I think it’s weird but I can foresee myself being late to THAT party ๐
Oooh, frosting?!? I have to try that next ๐ I’ve only briefly dabbled with matcha, but I can’t wait to try it more!
So glad you joined the cookie butter party, Megan! I, too, was late to that game, but you seem to be even later, hahaha. No worries! It’s still ALWAYS a good time for cookie butter, especially when it’s thrown into cookies! Cookies within a cookie? Yes, sign me up.
Yes, Lynn. Double cookie action is the best ๐
I thought I was the only one that hadn’t tried cookie butter yet. I soo need to get a jar because you make it sound amazing! These cookies look delish!!
You should, Katie. But be careful ๐ Thanks!