Biscoff Butter Cookies
Looking for buttery, caramelized cookies that come together in quickly? These Biscoff Butter Cookies topped with flaky sea salt take the cinnamon cookie flavor up a notch!
Biscoff Cookie Butter Cookies
These yummy cookies are super simple, yet totally irresistible and only take about 45 minutes from start to finish.
These caramelized, cinnamon-sugar cookies are crispy on the outside while chewy and smooth inside. Even better, they’re topped with melted Biscoff spread and sea salt for a sweet and salty flavor combo you can’t get enough of.
The blend of gingerbread spice cookie flavors combined with smooth caramel and this store-bought cookie butter adds so much flavor. You wont’ be able to resist.
Check out my No Bake Butterscotch Cookies, Snickerdoodles, Butter Pecan Cookies, and my Ginger Molasses Cookies too!
Ingredients Needed
Butter – Unsalted butter is best for this recipe. Or substitute coconut oil.
Sugar – Use a combination of granulated white sugar and light brown sugar.
Cookie butter – Biscoff cookie butter spread or your favorite cookie butter flavor.
Flour – All purpose flour. I haven’t tested with alternative flour.
Spices – Cinnamon, flaky sea salt.
Pantry staples – Large egg, vanilla extract, baking powder, kosher salt.
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How to Make this Biscoff Butter Cookie Recipe
First: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Second: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown and white sugar, and ½ cup Biscoff cookie butter. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
Third: In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt) until combined. In batches, add dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined. Don’t overmix.
Fourth: Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, drop dough balls onto prepared baking sheets. Space 1-2 inches apart.
Fifth: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are a golden brown. Remove from the oven.
Sixth: Melt the remaining cookie butter in a microwave. Drizzle on top of the cookies and sprinkle with sea salt.
Let cool, dry, and serve!
For the full recipe and detailed baking instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post.
How long do they last?
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. To freeze, seal them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
Can I make them in advance?
Yes, you can! Prep the dough up to 3 days in advance. Just keep it refrigerated until ready to bake. Before baking let dough come to room temperature for 10-15 minutes before baking.
What is the flavor of a biscoff cookies?
Biscoff cookies have a gingerbread flavor with milky and creamy caramel undertones similar to speculoos cookies. The flavor is warming, mildly spiced, and sweet.
What is Biscoff butter made of?
Biscoff cookie butter contains Biscoff cookies blended into a smooth, nut butter-like spread. The ingredients are typically sweetened condensed milk, vegetable oils, Biscoff spice cookies, sugar, and extra flavorings.
More Cookies to Try
Can I substitute Biscoff spread with other cookie butters?
If you don’t have Biscoff spread, you can substitute Nutella or peanut butter. Speculoos cookie butter is very similar too, so it’s a great substitute.
Tips for No Leftovers
- Start with room temperature butter for easier mixing.
- Trader Joe cookie butter is very similar to Biscoff and is a great substitute.
- Use a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer for easier prep.
- These cookies retain their shape so leave as is or flatter for a thinner cookie.
- Don’t over mix the dough. This can lead to dense cookies. Mix the batter until lightly combined.
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You have to try these Biscoff Butter Cookies! I just know you’ll love the combo of buttery cookies, chewy texture, sweet caramelized flavors, and the final sprinkle of sea salt on these must make treats.
Biscoff Butter Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cups Biscoff cookie butter divided
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, brown sugar, and ½ cup Biscoff cookie butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and beat well. Mix in vanilla.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1-2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Melt the remaining ¼ cup of cookie butter for 30 seconds in a microwave. Drizzle over warm cookies and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Let cool and dry. Serve.
Notes
- Start with room temperature butter for easier mixing.
- Trader Joe cookie butter is very similar to Biscoff and is a great substitute.
- Use a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer for easier prep.
- These cookies retain their shape so leave as is or flatter for a thinner cookie.
- You can leave off the Biscoff drizzle and sea salt if desired.
- Don't over mix the dough. This can lead to dense cookies. Mix the batter until lightly combined.
Nutrition
The Sweetest Season
This recipe is part of The Sweetest Season, an annual virtual cookie swap co-hosted by Erin of The Speckled Palate and Susannah of Feast + West. Every year, food bloggers get together to share new holiday cookie recipes to make and give.
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Since 2008, Cookies for Kids’ Cancer has granted nearly $18 million to pediatric cancer research in the form of 100+ research grants to leading pediatric cancer centers across the country. From these grants have stemmed 35+ treatments available to kids battling cancer today.
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Real talk: I have all the ingredients for this recipe in my pantry and fridge and I am about to do some late night baking because these sound ah-mazing!
Thank you for bringing such a delicious and unique recipe to this year’s exchange, Jen! I love this collaboration and how we all bring something different to the table, and this year was no different! Thanks for making it an amazing one! 🙂