Best 11 Spiced Cookie Butter Bars Recipes

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Spiced cookie butter bars are a delectable treat that combines the flavors of warm spices, buttery cookie crust, and creamy cookie butter filling. This rich and decadent dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply craving a sweet treat. With a combination of simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is accessible to bakers of all skill levels. Whether you prefer a classic cookie butter flavor or enjoy experimenting with different spices, this recipe offers endless possibilities for customization. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey to create the perfect spiced cookie butter bars.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SPICED COOKIE BUTTER BARS



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Cinnamon, spice and everything nice-that's what these little bars are made of. We combined Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix with spiced cookie butter and white chips for an easy sweet treat that gets more impressive when you finish it with a cookie-butter-tinged drizzle. Bring these to a bake sale, or keep them at home-they'll go fast, either way!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup Lotus Biscoff™ cookie butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 egg
1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips
3 tablespoons white vanilla baking chips
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon Lotus Biscoff™ cookie butter
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix cookie mix, 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup cookie butter, the cinnamon and egg with spoon until soft dough forms. Stir in 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips. Press dough evenly in pan.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave 3 tablespoons white vanilla baking chips uncovered on High 20 to 40 seconds or until chips can be stirred smooth. Spoon melted chips into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut off tiny corner of bag. Squeeze bag to pipe over top of bar.
  • In another small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon softened butter, 1 tablespoon cookie butter, the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Spoon into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut off tiny corner of bag. Squeeze bag to pipe over top of bar. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours or until toppings are set. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
  • Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

3-INGREDIENT COOKIE BUTTER COOKIES



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Cookie butter is a creamy nut-free spread that's usually made from spiced Belgian cookies called speculoos. It's sold in jars in the peanut butter aisle. Here, we mix it with oats and eggs to make possibly the quickest, tastiest and most satisfying three-ingredient cookie ever.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup cookie butter, such as Trader Joe's
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the oats to a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Add the cookie butter and egg to a large bowl and whisk until smooth. Fold in the ground oats and the remaining 1/2 cup whole oats until combined. Roll 2 tablespoons of dough into balls and place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake until the cookies are set and just turning golden brown around the edges, 13 to 15 minutes, Let cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.

APPLE BUTTER BARS



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Moist bars drizzled with icing.

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 egg
¾ cup apple butter
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon apple pie spice
1 cup raisins
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
  • Beat butter or margarine until creamy. Add half of the flour, the brown sugar, white sugar, egg, apple butter, baking soda and the apple pie spice. Beat together until well blended. Beat in remaining flour and stir in raisins. Spread in prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or till toothpick in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack. Drizzle with icing. Cut into bars.
  • To Make Icing: Mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and 1 - 2 tablespoons milk. Mix to drizzling consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 80.5 mg, Sugar 24.3 g

SPECULOOS COOKIES & HOMEMADE COOKIE BUTTER RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, ground ginger, ground cardamom, white pepper, ground anise, flour, salt, baking powder, spice blend, butter, dark brown sugar, sugar, egg, cookies, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, butter

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Snacks

Yield 20 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground anise
1 ½ cups flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
3 ½ teaspoons spice blend
½ cup butter
½ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup sugar
1 egg
20 cookies, crushed
⅛ cup evaporated milk
¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • To make the splice blend, combine spices in a small bowl and mix until evenly distributed.
  • To make the cookies, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and spice blend in a large mixing bowl,. Mix until blended.
  • In a new large bowl, mix together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix in the egg.
  • Add the flour mixture and combine until well mixed and dough forms.
  • Remove dough from bowl and wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-6 hours.
  • On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a ⅛- to ¼-inch (3mm - 6mm) thickness.
  • Cut the dough into desired cookie shape.
  • Optional: use speculoos style cookie molds to shape cookies.
  • Place cookies on parchment covered baking tray and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-14 minutes.
  • To make the cookie butter, combine cookies, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and butter in a food processor.
  • Blend until peanut butter texture forms.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 15 grams

COOKIE BUTTER SPICE COOKIES



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These soft and delicious spice cookies pack a double dose of cookie butter for the ultimate dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cookie butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, softened butter, egg, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg and 1/2 cup of the cookie butter until soft dough forms. Shape dough into 24 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are set and light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 2 tablespoons cookie butter uncovered on High 20 to 25 seconds or until smooth and melted. Stir in powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk; add remaining milk 1 teaspoon at a time as needed until smooth and drizzling consistency. Drizzle evenly over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

SPICED BUTTER COOKIES



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Santa won't leave any crumbs on the plate when you leave out these wonderful cookies. My mother passed down this recipe for these rich, buttery crisp cookies to me.-Carol Goss, Four Oaks, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, cardamom, cinnamon, pepper and cloves; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with cream. Stir in almonds. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Shape into 3/4-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool for 3 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LINDA'S SPICED GUMDROP COOKIES



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The kids will LOVE these little morsels... They are so good, and you will love the flavor of the gum drops in the cookies... Betcha can't eat just one!

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 doz. depending on size

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 cup spiced gumdrop, cut up

Steps:

  • Cream together butter and sugars.
  • Beat in egg, water, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and vanilla.
  • Stir in flour and oatmeal.
  • Add gum drops. Mix well.
  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Drop rounded spoonfuls of batter 2" apart on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1843.6, Fat 96.6, SaturatedFat 59.4, Cholesterol 349.8, Sodium 1733.5, Carbohydrate 232.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 123.1, Protein 15.4

BROWNED BUTTER SPICE COOKIES



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If you like spice cake, you'll love this recipe! Browned butter, dark chocolate and a splash of rum produce an unconventional spice cookie that's guaranteed to please. -Kristin Kenney, Newport Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon spiced rum
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Place butter in a small heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat until golden brown, 5-7 minutes; cool slightly., Beat brown sugar and browned butter in a large bowl until blended. Beat in egg, then rum. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger and nutmeg; gradually add to brown sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until bottoms are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CAKE MIX COOKIE BARS



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These Cookie Bars are the perfect blend of soft and crunchy. The chocolatey peanut butter middle tastes great mixed with the white cake mix base!

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 15.25-oz white cake mix
1/2 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix together the cake mix, canola oil and eggs - then separate batter into halves. Press one half of the batter into the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan.
  • In a small, microwaveable bowl, mix together the butter, chocolate chips and peanut butter chips. Microwave for 30 seconds, then remove and stir. Keep microwaving and stirring in 15 second intervals until the mixture is completely smooth.
  • Add the sweetened condensed milk to the chocolate chip mixture and stir until completely combined, then pour it over the crust in the 9x13 pan.
  • Take the second half of the cake mix batter, and drop it in spoonfuls over top.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes (until the top starts to turn a golden brown).
  • Allow to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 3940 kcal, Fat 248 g, SaturatedFat 91 g, Cholesterol 267 mg, Sodium 3894 mg, Carbohydrate 410 g, Sugar 237 g, Protein 35 mg

SPICED ORANGE CRUMBLE COOKIES



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Citrus in three forms - fresh zest, juice and preserves - gives buttery baked goods a nice bright flavor. This crisp brown sugar cookie is baked with orange marmalade, then topped with a grating of orange zest after it comes out of the oven for layers of citrus freshness. With a dash of clove and black pepper, it's reminiscent of the piney, spiced scents of winter fir. You'll love the aroma that fills your kitchen while they bake, and enjoy them with tea and coffee.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup/115 grams cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes, plus more at room temperature for brushing the pan
1 1/3 cups/175 grams all-purpose flour
3/4 cup/80 grams almond flour
3/4 cup packed/160 grams dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup/57 grams heavy cream
6 tablespoons/142 grams orange marmalade
1 whole orange
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, almond flour, brown sugar, salt, cloves and black pepper. Rub the butter into the flour mixture using your fingers until small pebbles form. (Alternatively, use a food processor to pulse the dry ingredients with the butter.) Pour the cream over the mixture, stir just until combined and squeeze until the dough forms ¾-inch clumps. Transfer a little less than half of the crumble (1½ loosely packed cups/210 grams) to a small bowl and refrigerate.
  • Transfer the remaining dough to the buttered pan and flatten into an even layer by pressing into the bottom of the pan with a glass. Bake on the middle rack until the edges are golden brown and begin to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 22 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes. If you tap the surface of the cookie, it should sound hollow.
  • Spread the orange marmalade in an even layer over the surface. Sprinkle the reserved crumble over the top. Return to the oven and bake until the top is golden brown, about 35 minutes. Zest the orange directly over the top while the crumble is still warm. Cool completely in the pan, then run a knife along the edges of the crumble before releasing the sides. Dust with confectioners' sugar, cut into wedges and serve.

SPICED BUTTER COOKIES



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These crisp cinnamon- and nutmeg-spiced butter cookies are great with coffee or tea anytime of the year. This cookie is easily shaped by rolling the dough into balls, then flattening with a fork before baking.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Beat butter, sugar, salt, egg, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually stir in flour until well mixed. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork.
  • . Bake 12 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 14.6, Sodium 32, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 0.7

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality cookie butter. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the bars.
  • If you don't have cookie butter, you can make your own by blending 1 cup of cookies (such as gingerbread or speculoos) with 1/4 cup of melted butter until smooth.
  • The bars can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
  • If you want a chewier bar, use more cookie butter and less flour.
  • If you want a crispier bar, use less cookie butter and more flour.
  • Be sure to let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.

Conclusion:

These spiced cookie butter bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them chewy or crispy, these bars are sure to be a hit! So next time you are looking for a sweet snack, give these spiced cookie butter bars a try.

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