Trader Joe's Cookie Butter Recipe

This Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter Recipe is a creamy and smooth recipe, which is made with Biscoff cookies and evaporated milk. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 5 minutes.

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Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter Ingredients

1 (8.8 ounce) package of Biscoff cookies (about 32 cookies)
½ cup evaporated milk
¼ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

How To Make Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter

Combine all ingredients: Place the Biscoff cookies, evaporated milk, powdered sugar, and ground cinnamon into the bowl of a high-powered food processor or blender.
Blend until smooth: Process the mixture on high speed until it is completely smooth and creamy. You will need to stop and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl a few times to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
Store: Transfer the finished cookie butter to a jar or airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator.

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Recipe Tips

How do I get the cookie butter perfectly smooth? The key is patience and a good food processor. Let the machine run for a few minutes, scraping the sides down as needed, until all the cookie grit has been completely broken down into a creamy spread.
Can I use a different type of milk? Yes, while evaporated milk provides a rich consistency, you can use regular whole milk or even a plant-based milk like almond or oat milk. You may need to adjust the quantity slightly to get the right texture.
Why is my cookie butter too thick or too thin? If it’s too thick, add a little more evaporated milk, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency. If it’s too thin, add a few more Biscoff cookies to thicken it up.
Will the cookie butter thicken in the fridge? Yes, it will firm up considerably as it chills. It will have a spreadable, peanut-butter-like consistency once it’s cold.

What To Serve With Cookie Butter

Cookie butter is famously delicious on just about anything! Try it:

As a dip for pretzels, apple slices, or celery sticks
Spread on toast, waffles, or pancakes
Drizzled over a bowl of ice cream or yogurt
As a filling for crepes or French toast
Eaten straight from the jar with a spoon!

How To Store Cookie Butter

Refrigerate: Store your homemade cookie butter in a sealed jar or airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.

Cookie Butter Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 Tablespoon
Calories: 29kcal
Carbohydrates: 4g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 1g
Sugar: 4g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Is cookie butter the same thing as Speculoos?

Yes! Speculoos is the traditional name for the spiced shortcrust biscuit that originated in Belgium. Biscoff is a popular brand name for these cookies. Cookie butter is simply the spread made from crushing these cookies.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

Absolutely. Lotus Biscoff cookies are naturally vegan. To make the recipe fully vegan, simply substitute the evaporated milk with a plant-based alternative like canned coconut milk, oat milk, or soy milk.

Why isn’t my cookie butter getting smooth?

This can happen if your food processor or blender isn’t powerful enough. Keep processing and scraping down the sides. If it’s struggling, you can add the milk a little at a time to help get things moving.

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