Cookie Butter Brownies

Cookie butter brownies are fudgy and filled with biscoff spread! EASY and quick to make, this chocolate brownie recipe is swirled with a cookie butter fudge and drizzled with more cookie butter. A must bake for biscoff and speculoos fans!

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Cookie butter (aka biscoff spread or speculoos spread) is one of my all time weaknesses. I am always experimenting with new ways to use it, but cookie butter cake, cookie butter bars and homemade cookie butter caramel are the ones that most frequently make an appearance in my kitchen. Unless I'm just eating it with a spoon from the jar, which is more often than I should admit!

why you will love this quick and easy recipe

• Hints of cookie butter swirled through soft, fudgy brownies.
• Easy to make ~ The brownies mix up in one bowl with a whisk.
• Made with cocoa powder and not overly sweet.

what is biscoff spread and where can I find it?

Biscoff spread {or cookie butter} is basically ground up speculoos cookies and combined with a few other ingredients to make a spread with a texture similar to peanut butter. {If you ever travel on Alaska or Delta airlines you have likely eaten the cookies}.

The flavor is reminiscent of subtle gingerbread with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.

Typically you can find cookie butter near the peanut butter or in the bakery section. I buy mine at Trader Joe's or Target, but Walmart, Kroger and many other grocery stores also carry it. You can also buy Lotus Biscoff spread on Amazon. I feel like Lotus Biscoff brand and Trader Joe's are the most popular versions, but there are many other brands that make it too.

ingredients for cookie butter brownies

• Heavy cream ~ helps to bring the cookie butter to an extra creamy and fudge-like texture.
• Cookie butter spread ~ Trader Joe's cookie butter and Lotus Biscoff Cookie Butter spread are the two brands that I regularly use.
• Confectioners' sugar ~ brings a little of the fudge-like texture to the cookie butter swirl.
• Unsalted butter ~ melted.
• Granulated sugar ~ brings sweetness and structure to the easy brownies.
• Kosher salt ~ balances all the flavors. Use half the amount if using table salt.
• Eggs ~ 2 large eggs are needed and add structure to the brownies.
• Vanilla ~ adds flavor, I prefer pure vanilla extract.
• All-purpose flour ~ provides structure, use your favorite brand.
• Cocoa powder ~ I use Big Country, Sharffenberger or Hershey's.

how to make fudgy brownies

Start by preheating the oven and preparing an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.

Then whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar and kosher salt. Once combined whisk in the eggs and vanilla.

Next add the flour and cocoa powder and whisk until combined. The biscoff brownie batter is on the thick side.

Then add the cookie butter, vanilla, confectioners' sugar and heavy cream to another bowl and mix until fully combined. This mixture is also quite thick.

Finally, drop about ¾ of the brownie batter into the prepared pan by large spoonfuls. Add the cookie butter swirl into the gaps between the brownie batter. Drop the remainder of the brownie batter into any remaining empty gaps and swirl together with a knife and bake.

Once the biscoff brownies have baked, allow them to cool and then drizzle with more cookie butter.

tips for making the best brownies

• Don't over bake the brownies! No one likes a dry brownie. It's better to air on the side of less done than over done. The brownies will firm up and continue to cook as they cool.
• Remember your oven is different than mine and the baking time may be slightly different. I use this oven thermometer to ensure my oven is at the temperature I think it is.
• For less dishes to wash, use a food scale and skip the measuring cups! This is the scale that I use and love.
• If you need to speed up the cooling process, once the brownies have cooled enough that you can pick up the pan with your bare hands, place the brownies in the refrigerator to cool completely.
• For the cleanest looking cuts, chill the brownies first. Pull the brownies out of the pan with the parchment paper and set them on a solid surface. Then use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between each cut.

How do you know when fudgy brownies are done?

• If the toothpick still has thick batter on it, the brownies are not done.
• When the toothpick comes out clean, it means the brownies are over baked.
• If the toothpick comes out with some moist crumbs, they are done!

When baking brownies, I always err on the side of underdone versus overdone.

Remember to snap a picture and tag me on Instagram if you make these Cookie Butter Brownies. It warms my heart to see you bring these recipes to life! Thank you for being here and happy baking!

more brownie dessert recipes to bake

• One Bowl Brownies
• Fudgy Irish Cream Brownies
• Peanut Butter Caramel Pretzel Brownies
• Easy White Chocolate Brownies
• SunButter Crunch Brownies
• Double Chocolate Oat Bottom Brownies

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