This cookie butter recipe is so decadent and makes a perfect snack, dessert, or edible gift. You can serve it with just about anything or add it to your baked goods. The options are limitless.
The Best Cookie Butter Recipe
Well, if you have never had cookie butter, you are in for a serious treat. I often make this for my family when I know we are going somewhere and we may potentially not get something that is gluten-free.
What I love most about it is that it works as a cookie butter spread over gluten-free toast; you can dip some apple slices into it and have a snack on the go. I also love to add it to my brownie mixture and then bake it. The options really are limitless. So, let us know in the comments what you add your butter to.
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Why You’ll Love This Homemade Cookie Butter Recipe
Quick to make - I feel guilty even calling this a recipe as it literally takes 5 minutes to make.
It is really, really good - If you love all things chocolate, you may just be licking this one off the spoon.
Only 4 ingredients - You need only 4 ingredients, which you probably have in your pantry already.
Ingredients In Gluten-Free Cookie Butter
Get a few ingredients ready, and you'll fall in love with this spread.
- Gluten-free Oreo Cookie - Are Oreos Gluten-Free? Not the standard kind. You need to buy the package that is labelled gluten-free. We've used the original gluten-free Oreo cookie, but you can choose any crumbly kind you like. It will be ground down into cookie crumbs.
- Butter - This helps to add moisture and smoothness to the butter.
- Milk - Binds the cookies and other ingredients together. Add more if you prefer a thinner butter.
- Brown Sugar - This is to add a bit more sweetness to the butter, but you can adjust it according to your taste. This all depends on the sweetness of the cookies you've used.
Equipment Needed
We've used a blender that attaches to our food processor, but you can use a standalone food processor. A mixing bowl is also standard for this recipe.
For storing your cookie butter, you can use mason jars or ramekins. If you want to make them extra special, you could set places with small spoons like you'd use for creme brulee.
How To Make This Cookie Butter Recipe
This recipe is so quick to make, and the children absolutely love it. They can even make it themselves, but run away from the cleaning-up duties.
Add Ingredients And Blend
Add the ingredients to a food processor. Process until it forms a paste texture to your liking.
Tips For Making The Cookie Butter
- Use a gluten-free cookie you love - We've used gluten-free Oreos, but you can use gluten-free ginger cookies or gluten-free shortbread cookies. The flavor of the cookie is what matters most here.
- Adjust the consistency - You can add more or less milk depending on the consistency you like. We tend to like it a little thicker, and the kids lather it on toast. It ends up looking like a pile of dip on a plate with no sight of the poor piece of toast.
- Use a pinch of salt - Salt is known to balance flavors so consider adding a pinch.
An Unforgettable Edible Gift
With the festive season coming up, add the cookie butter to a nice jar and tie it with ribbon or string. You can add a personal handwritten note, too.
When made for gift giving, mason jars work well. Just add some festive twine and card paper to make it into an unforgettable present. We use ramekins when serving it at home. And sometimes a home-made dessert is also a festive gift!
What Is Cookie Butter?
Cookie butter is a spread that is made out of crushed cookies, a fat of your choice (we've used butter), sugar, and milk. Oma Wapsie (the Dutch Rita) was the first person to publish a cookie butter recipe.
It's basically a spread like peanut butter made with peanuts, but this cookie butter is made out of gluten-free Oreo cookies.
Serving suggestions:
So this cookie butter is an amazing addition to so many things. Here's our favorite.
- Marble the cookie butter through this gluten-free Brownies batter and bake.
- Serve over porridge.
- Spread on gluten-free bread, toast, and eat it for breakfast.
- Serve on ice cream.
- Use it as filling for a babka.
- As a cheesecake topping.
- Add it to waffles or pancakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Store Cookie Butter?
You can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. It is not shelf-stable due to the butter and milk.
Can I Freeze Cookie Butter?
You can, but I don't recommend it. The cookie butter tends to separate, and it has a grainy texture.
Can You Make This Cookie Butter Ahead Of Time?
Yes, you can, but store it in the fridge until serving. It will keep for 7 days.
What Substitutions Can I Make In This Gluten-Free Cookie Butter Recipe?
Use different cookies - You can use your favorite gluten-free cookie. This is the key ingredient, so choose wisely.
Milk - Use a milk of your choice.
Use a different sweetener - Add in maple syrup, honey or coconut sugar. Coconut sugar should be treated like regular sugar according to research.
Add in extra flavor - Depending on the cookies you've used you can add in cinnamon or nutmeg or other spices or flavors.
Is Trader Joe's Cookie Butter Gluten Free?
No, it's not gluten-free. It contains wheat. I prefer making it from scratch.
Is Cookie Butter Usually Gluten Free?
No, it usually uses cookies that contain gluten. The best option is to make your own and ensure you only add gluten-free ingredients.
Cookie Butter Recipe
This cookie butter recipe is decadent and so tasty. It's perfect as a dessert on its own, used as a cheesecake topping, sandwiched between cookies, poured over ice cream, or as a sweet breakfast spread on toast.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups of Gluten-Free Oreos, crumbled
- 8-10 Tablespoons of milk
- 3 Tablespoons of melted butter (or refined coconut oil)
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a food processor.
- Process until it forms a paste texture to your liking.
- Spoon into mason jars or ramekins and serve.
Notes
Serve on toast, as a dessert topping, or as an extra rich filling between other cookies. We also love it on ice cream. Holiday idea: Tie the mason jars with colored twine and give them away as edible gifts during the holiday season.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 214Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 133mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 20gProtein: 1g
This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands used at the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.
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