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    Easy Cookie Butter Frosting

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    Modified: May 16, 2026 · Published: Aug 25, 2019 by Tasia Harper · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments
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    This cookie butter frosting is creamy and silky. Loaded with Biscoff flavor; it is perfect for frosting cupcakes, sandwiching between cookies or for frosting brownies or a cake. You definitely need this easy frosting recipe in your recipe box!

    Piped cookie butter frosting in a glass with a piping bag next to it

    This easy cookie butter frosting has a silky smooth finish. It's a nice alternative to the more time and technique sensitive Swiss meringue buttercream. You are going to love it because it's super simple and quick to make and positively addicting to eat. It pairs perfectly with vanilla and chocolate cupcakes. Or it's a fabulous filling for cookies.

    Frosting piped on parchment paper

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    I don't know about all of you, but I'm not quite ready to say goodbye to summer. I know I should be embracing back-to-school, cooler weather and football, but I'm doing my best to hold onto longer days, warmer weather and sunshine!

    Soon the theme for baking is going to turn to everything apples and pumpkin spice before we transition to Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes. This easy cookie butter frosting is a great way to ease into all the flavors to come over the next couple of months.

    Piping bag piping frosting into a glass

    WHAT IS COOKIE BUTTER?

    Are you asking yourself, "what is cookie butter"? It's one of those ingredients that I find absolutely addicting!! Cookie butter is a European spread with a consistency like peanut butter, but it is made with spice cookies, called Biscoff or Speculoos.  The flavor is reminiscent of a subtle gingerbread with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. You can use it as an alternative to nut butters or chocolate spreads. Cookie butter is also nut free, so it's an option for those with nut allergies.

    WHERE DO YOU BUY COOKIE BUTTER?

    Many retailers carry Lotus Biscoff spread. I usually buy it at Target, but Walmart and Kroger also carry it. Cookie butter can be found in the bakery section or near the peanut butter. It is also available on Amazon.com.

    Trader Joe's carries their brand, Speculoos Cookie Butter, and it is found with the peanut butter.

    Glass filled with cookie butter frosting

    HOW TO MAKE COOKIE BUTTER FROSTING

    First, beat together room temperature butter, cookie butter and vanilla. This can be done with a hand mixer, but I prefer using my stand mixer. I love using my SideSwipe blade, which helps to achieve the super creamy and silky texture.

    Then add the powdered sugar, mixing on low until the sugar is incorporated.

    Finally, add the heavy cream and beat on high for about 5 minutes until the cookie butter frosting is light, creamy and silky.

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    RECIPES THAT PAIR WELL WITH COOKIE BUTTER

    • Cookie Butter Cake
    • Simply Vanilla Cupcakes
    • Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    Easy Cookie Butter Frosting

    recipe created and tested by:

    Tasia Harper
    This easy cookie butter frosting is creamy and silky. It's loaded with Biscoff flavor and is perfect for frosting cupcakes, sandwiching between cookies or for frosting brownies or a cake.
    5 from 3 votes

    I highly recommend using weight (metric) measurements when available for more accuracy and the best results.

    Please note

    When using 2x or 3x ingredients, the grams DO NOT adjust, you will have to manually do that.

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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Frostings
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 173 kcal

    Equipment

    Biscoff Cookie Butter Spread 14.1 oz (Pack of 2)
    KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield, 5-Quart, Empire Red
    KitchenAid KHM512BM 5 Speed Hand Mixer, Black Matte
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    Ingredients
      

    • 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter 70g, room temperature
    • â…” cup cookie butter spread
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 cup confectioners' sugar 120g
    • 3 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream 45mL

    Instructions
     

    • Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, or a hand held mixer, beat butter (5 tablespoons/70g), cookie butter (â…” cup) and vanilla (1 teaspoon) on medium speed until well combined and smooth, approximately 1-3 minutes.
    • With the mixer on low speed, add the confectioners' sugar (1 cup/120g) and mix until well combined. Scrape up and down the sides of the mixing bowl as needed.
    • Add the heavy cream (3 tablespoons/45mL) and whip on high speed until the frosting is light and silky, approximately 5 minutes.

    Notes

    The frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. For best results, allow to come to room temperature and re-whip prior to using.
    Recipe yields enough frosting to frost 12 regular size cupcakes with a not-to-tall swirl with a Wilton 1M tip, about 1 ½ cups.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2 tablespoonsCalories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 2mgPotassium: 6mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 201IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.01mg

    The nutrition information is based on third-party calculations, is an estimate only and may not be entirely accurate. Actual nutritional values will vary based on brands used and portion sizes.

    DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?Leave a comment and rating below! I love hearing from you!

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    1. Leanne @ Crumb Top Baking says

      August 26, 2019 at 7:03 am

      I have a jar of cookie butter in the cupboard and this is what I should do with it! That frosting looks amazing Tasia! it would be so delicious sandwiched between two chocolate cookies!

      Reply
      • Tasia says

        August 26, 2019 at 10:22 pm

        Yum! This would be perfect between some chocolate cookies! Thank you Leanne!

        Reply
    2. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

      August 26, 2019 at 9:30 pm

      Aaah so good, Tasia! I would have a very hard time not just eating this with a spoon, but I love the idea of sandwiching it between two soft cookies. Yum!

      Reply
      • Tasia says

        August 26, 2019 at 10:24 pm

        Thanks Katherine! I may be guilty of eating it with a spoon myself!😉.

        Reply
    3. Liz says

      August 27, 2019 at 5:07 am

      I'll never forget the first time I had Biscoff and remember thinking what an awesome ingredient it would be to add to frosting!! This would be the perfect addition to some chocolate wafers I made!! Thanks for the recipe Tasia!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Tasia says

        August 27, 2019 at 11:14 pm

        This frosting would be perfect for chocolate wafer cookies! I hope you love this recipe Liz! Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Jenna Barnard says

      August 29, 2019 at 11:00 am

      I just want to dig a spoon right in! It looks so perfectly creamy.

      Reply
      • Tasia says

        August 29, 2019 at 2:18 pm

        Thank you Jenna! It’s perfect with a spoon!😉

        Reply
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