Originally a treat enjoyed just by workers at Belgian cookie factories, speculoosbutter, which turns the cookie into a spread, has taken the world by storm. Popular speculoos brand Biscoff's spread can be found in many larger supermarkets, but some stores, like Trader Joe's, sell their own. And while eating it from the jar is always a good activity, cookie butter is pretty delicious when you use it in other things too. From sandwiches to muffins to brownies and beyond, there are dozens of uses for this miracle of modern industry.
1. No-Bake Speculoos Granola Bars
Let's face it, when the temperature cracks 90 outside, there's no way you're turning on that oven. Luckily these simple cookie butter granola bars let you enjoy their deliciousness while keeping the kitchen cool.
Get the recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod.
2. Cookie Butter Crunch Cups
This is basically a homemade Reese's cup with a crunchy cookie butter filling. The only drawback is that no one is going to believe you actually made these yourself.
Get the recipe from Chelsea's Messy Apron.
3. No-Churn Cookie Butter Ice Cream
If you've been saying you can't make your own ice cream because you're averse to churning (or don't have an ice cream maker), you are out of excuses. Get into that kitchen and make one of the best ice creams you've ever tasted.
Get the recipe from Keep It Sweet Desserts.
4. Speculoos Milkshake Ice Pops
This one takes a little willpower. First you make delicious cookie butter milkshakes. Then take whatever you don't drink right away and make splendid ice pops for later.
Get the recipe from Sweet Life.
5.Speculoos Granola
Full of sweet, creamy cookie butter, this granola is really more of a dessert than a breakfast. But if you do eat it in the morning, no one needs to know.
Get the recipe from Rachel Cooks.
6. White Chocolate Chip Speculoos Cookies
You know what makes white chocolate even better? Speculoos, of course. Make your own white chocolate and speculoos chips, then make white chocolate speculoos chip cookies, and then inhale every single one. Or maybe just a few, if you're into moderation.
Get the recipe from Shugary Sweets.
7. Homemade Speculoos Spread
No cookie butter at your favorite grocer? Don't fall into a deep melancholy and curse your very existence. Simply make your own following this easy recipe.
Get the recipe on Donuts, Dresses, and Dirt.
8. Speculoos Mousse
Working cookie butter into a fluffy mousse is the perfect union of everyday and special occasion. Like kicking off your heels and dancing on the lawn at a wedding. But in dessert form.
Get the recipe from In Katrina's Kitchen.
9. Salted Chocolate Cookie Butter Bark
Sweet, salty, chocolaty — this cookie butter bark's got it all. And then some.
Get the recipe from Wine and Glue.
10. Speculoos Banana Bread with Speculoos Cookie Streusel
This soft banana bread has just a tiny bit of cookie butter in the topping. So it won't be overkill when you slather a slice with it too.
Get the recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod.
11. Cookie Butter Doughnuts
Cookie butter deserves a spot at your breakfast table. It's earned it, don't you think?
Get the recipe from Savory Simple.
12. Speculoos Toffee Ice Cream Cake
Cookie butter. Toffee. Ice cream. Cake. If you have any reservations about this, it's probably that it's too much. But there can be never be too much. Believe it.
Get the recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod.
13. Speculoos-Filled Brownie Bites
Let's say you want something rich and sweet, but you also want something adorable. You don't need to be paralyzed with indecision — just make these.
Get the recipe fromLemons for Lulu.
14. Speculoos Marshmallow Pie
Light, sweet, and custardy, this cookie butter marshmallow pie is poised to be the breakout pie of 2014. Get in on the ground floor. Get the recipe from Beyond Frosting.
15. Cookie Butter Chip Muffins
With chips made from cookie butter instead of chocolate, these muffins are full of melt-in-your-mouth gooey goodness.
Get the recipe from Rachel Cooks.
Related:
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Elizabeth Stark is a food writer with a passion for seasonal food, great desserts, and inadvisable wine pairings. Read more on her blog, Brooklyn Supper.
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Elizabeth Stark is a food writer with a passion for seasonal food, great desserts, and inadvisable wine pairings. Read more on her blog, Brooklyn Supper.
