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    Published: Apr 2, 2017 Β· Modified: Oct 5, 2021 by Amanda Powell Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

    Cookie Butter Cookies

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    Cookie butter cookies are the cookies you've been waiting for your entire life. Who knew that the secret ingredient to perfect chocolate chip cookies was more cookie? Want to bake some later? Pin for later! 

    Who knew the secret to amazing chocolate chip cookies was more cookies? There isn't anything like these cookie butter cookies

    If you've ever wondered what my dreams are like, they are full of cookies. Do you remember that room at Willy Wonka's factory where everything was made from candy? It's like that, but with cookies. Tuille and biscotti grass, clouds made of light meringue cookies. little snowdrop sheep flock around while I pick all types of cookies from the trees. This might be the reason I named this blog A Cookie Named Desire.

    No one will ever want another cookie recipe after they eat one of these mouthwatering cookie butter cookies

    I am no stranger to putting a number of things in cookies, but when I discovered putting cookie butter in my cookies things were suddenly on a whole new level. Cookie butter cookies are wonderfully flavorful thanks to the spices in the cookie butter. They are brought out with a generous sprinkling of salt on top of the cookies and a healthy dose of chocolate chips.

    The recipe calls for regular unsalted butter, but I also recommend trying these cookies with browned butter. Talk about an instant mouthgasm right there.

    There is no denying that these cookie butter cookies are the most amazing thing to happen to cookies

    If you are one of those people who likes to hang out in the kitchen with a spoon and a jar of cookie butter (me!), these cookie butter cookies are for you. It's even better than eating straight cookie butter.

    Heck, even if you aren't that big a fan of cookie butter, these cookies are for you. The only requirement to love these cookies is to enjoy eating cookies in general. There is nothing about these cookies you won't love.

    Welcome to your new favorite cookie. These cookie butter cookies are absolutely irresistible.

    What is Cookie Butter?

    I've had a few readers ask, so I wanted to share more about the heavenly deliciousness that is cookie butter.

    Cookie butter is essentially pureed Speculoos cookies. Speculoos are a crunchy Belgian cookie with an incredible nutty/caramely/gingerbready flavor that is really irresistible. Once it is processed down, it becomes this smooth, creamy spread that you can use on sandwiches or as a dip. My favorite way to eat it is with pretzels or just by the spoon.

    You can make your own cookie butter, and even experiment with different types of cookies. I have a snickerdoodle cookie butter here on the blog and I've experimented with using gingerbread cookies, Oreos, and my personal favorite is pecan graham cracker.

    For this recipe, however, I recommend finding store-bought cookie butter. I usually find mine where the peanut butter and Nutella are kept.

    Can't make cookie butter cookies today? Pin for later! 


    Welcome to your new favorite cookie. These cookie butter cookies are absolutely irresistible.

    Cookie Butter Cookies

    Amanda Powell
    The perfect harmony of spice and chocolate meet in this unforgettable cookie
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20 cookies
    Calories 138 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • Β½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
    • Β½ cup dark brown sugar
    • 1 large egg room temperature
    • 1 large eggyolk room temperature
    • ΒΎ cup cookie butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ΒΌ cups all purpose flour
    • Β½ teaspoon baking soda
    • Β½ teaspoon salt
    • ΒΎ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
    • Β½ teaspoon flaky salt optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • In a mixer, add the butter and sugar together and beat for about 3 - 4 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
    • Add in the egg and yolk, beat for another 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
    • Add in the cookie butter and vanilla, then beat until completely combined and light in color - another two minutes.
    • In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt together. Stir into the butter mixture until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
    • Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for about one hour. Create balls of dough that are about two tablespoons big, then top with the flaky sea salt if using.
    • Bake for about 8 - 10 minutes, or until the edges are a light golden brown.
    • Transfer to the wire rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 168mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
    Keyword chocolate chip, cookie butter
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    Comments

    1. Jasmin Almestica says

      August 19, 2017 at 3:56 pm

      What's a good cookie butter to buy?

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        August 21, 2017 at 8:12 pm

        I usually use the one by Trader Joe's or the creamy Biscoff spread. The Biscoff spread is usually easier to find in store along with the peanut butter

        Reply
    2. Cathy says

      April 05, 2017 at 11:04 pm

      These look so incredibly delicious! I love the idea of using cookie butter in cookies. Also, I think you meant "egg yolk" and not "eff yolk" πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        April 09, 2017 at 9:59 pm

        Oops! You've caught me... I am really terrible at editing before things go live. It's really quite embarrassing!

        Reply
    3. Zerrin says

      April 05, 2017 at 9:06 pm

      Wow! This sounds like the best chocolate cookie recipe ever. Can't wait to try it! I love that I learn something each time I visit your blog.

      Reply
    4. Oriane says

      April 04, 2017 at 12:02 pm

      Sooo delicious !!! As french, I'm really fan of speculoos.

      Reply
    5. Meg | Meg is Well says

      April 04, 2017 at 10:28 am

      I FINALLY saw cookie butter at my local grocery store and I knew I should have snatched it up immediately! I'm not sure if the cookies would get baked because having cookie butter in cookie dough sounds amazing.

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        April 04, 2017 at 12:15 pm

        Oh my gosh, yasssss! Cookie butter cookie dough is the best! Cookie butter makes everything so delicious!

        Reply
    6. Carol G says

      April 04, 2017 at 9:43 am

      These look so good...and I do love cookie butter a lot. I assume the flaky sea salt listed at the end of the ingredients is for sprinkling over the tops of the cookies before baking?

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        April 04, 2017 at 9:49 am

        Yes that is correct! I had to rewrite the post after it was accidentally deleted and must have forgotten to write that down. I'm updating the post to include more information on cookie butter and will be sure to update the recipe card as well!! Thank you for pointing that out for me πŸ™‚

        Reply
    7. Medha @ Whisk and Shout says

      April 03, 2017 at 12:34 pm

      These cookie butter cookies look delicious- from what I know of cookie butter, these cookies sound like the best mixture of a classic chocolate chip cookie and a snickerdoodle or ginger snap- so yum πŸ™‚

      Reply

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