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Biscoff Butter Cookies are soft, slightly chewy, and packed with that warm, spiced cookie butter flavor everyone loves. If you are looking for an easy cookie butter cookies option or a simple Biscoff cookie recipe, this one delivers big flavor with simple pantry ingredients.
This cookie butter cookie recipe is perfect when you want soft Biscoff cookies with minimal effort. It is a fun and flavorful twist on a classic cookie that always gets rave reviews.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Made with rich, spiced cookie butter for bold flavor
- Easy cookie butter cookies that come together fast
- Soft Biscoff cookies with lightly crisp edges
- No chill time required
- A simple Biscoff cookie recipe anyone can make
Key Ingredients
NOTE: This section highlights ingredients used in the recipe. Find the full printable recipe in the recipe card below.
Biscoff Cookie Butter
This is the star of this Biscoff cookie recipe, giving the cookies their signature warm, spiced flavor.
vegetable shortening
Keeps these soft Biscoff cookies tender and prevents them from drying out.
packed light brown sugar
Adds moisture and a rich sweetness that pairs perfectly with the cookie butter.
all-purpose flour
Provides structure while keeping the cookies soft.
Ingredients & Substitutions
NOTE: This section suggests substitutions. Find the full printable recipe in the recipe card below.
- biscoff cookie butter – substitute with another cookie butter brand if needed
- vegetable shortening – substitute with unsalted butter for a slightly different texture
- packed light brown sugar – substitute with dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor
- milk – substitute with any dairy or non-dairy milk
- large egg – no substitution recommended
- all-purpose flour – no substitution recommended
- baking soda – no substitution recommended
- salt – no substitution recommended
Variations
- Add white chocolate chips for a sweeter cookie butter cookie recipe
- Mix in crushed Biscoff cookies for extra texture
- Drizzle melted cookie butter over cooled cookies
- Roll the dough in granulated sugar before baking
- Make smaller cookies and bake for 10-12 minutes
Tips for Best Results
- Do not overmix to keep soft Biscoff cookies tender
- Lightly flour the fork before pressing
- Bake just until edges are set for soft centers
- Use a cookie scoop for even sizing
- Let cookies rest briefly before transferring
FAQs
Yes, but the texture will change slightly. Butter gives a richer flavor, while shortening keeps cookies softer.
It is a spread made from spiced cookies with a warm, caramel-like flavor used in this Biscoff cookie recipe.
Yes. Freeze dough balls and bake from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes.
Most likely overbaked. Remove when edges are set, and centers are slightly soft.
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How to Store Biscoff Butter Cookies
Store Biscoff Butter Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Keep them in a cool, dry place to maintain their soft texture.
For longer storage, refrigerate the cookies for up to 1 week, then let them come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
How to Make Biscoff Butter Cookies
NOTE: This section includes a step-by-step guide. Find the full printable recipe in the recipe card below.
This cookie butter cookie recipe is simple and beginner-friendly. You will have easy cookie butter cookies ready in no time.
Quick steps:
- Heat oven to 375° and line baking sheets
- Cream cookie butter, shortening, and brown sugar until fluffy
- Mix in egg and milk until combined
- Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined
- Scoop, roll, and press with a fork
- Bake until edges are lightly golden
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Equipment
- rubber spatula
- fork
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Biscoff cookie butter
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Biscoff cookie butter, shortening, and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.¾ cup Biscoff cookie butter, ½ cup vegetable shortening, 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- Add egg and milk. Mix until well combined.1 large egg, 3 tablespoons milk
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.1¾ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt
- Add half of dry ingredients, mix, then add remaining and mix until just combined.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, place 6 inches apart.
- Press with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake 14-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool 3 minutes on sheet, then transfer to rack.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days
- Keep cookies in a cool, dry place
♨️ REHEATING
- Microwave 8-10 seconds to soften
- Warm in oven at 300° for 3-5 minutes
❄️ FREEZING
- Freeze baked cookies up to 2 months
- Thaw at room temperature
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Do not overmix
- Lightly flour fork before pressing
- Bake just until edges are set
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- Air fryer at 325° for 6-8 minutes
- Smaller cookies bake faster
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Crumble over ice cream
- Make cookie sandwiches
📝 NOTES
- Best when freshly baked and cooled
- Texture firms as cookies set
- This recipe was originally shared by Kim from Soliloquy Of Food & Such
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I can see milk in the ingredients list but not in the instructions. When should the milk go in?
Lizzie, I’m pretty sure it goes in with the wet ingredients.