Cookie butter

Cookie butter is a delectable spread crafted from speculoos cookie crumbs, fat, flour, and sugar. It has gained immense popularity in Belgium, the Netherlands, and France, where it serves as a delightful alternative to nut butter and chocolate spreads. The most renowned brand associated with cookie butter is Lotus Bakeries.

The tale of cookie butter's ascent is quite fascinating. In 2007, Els Scheppers devised the recipe for a Belgian television show. Recognizing its potential, Lotus Bakeries acquired the recipe, a decision that proved remarkably astute. Despite a patent dispute in Ghent, Belgium, cookie butter soared to commercial success and is now produced by various brands.

In the United States, cookie butter became a trendy indulgence around 2015, particularly cherished during the holiday season. Among the most prominent brands are Lotus Biscoff and Trader Joe’s Speculoos Cookie Butter.

In Scandinavia, cookie butter offers its unique variations and is incorporated into diverse types of confectionery cakes. For instance, in Sweden, it is a crucial ingredient in a sweet treat called Dammsugare. In Denmark, it's referred to as trøffel-masse and is used in traditional cakes like studenterbrød and træstammer.