Cookie Butter Cookies

 Cookie butter cookies are a delicious treat made using cookie butter as a key ingredient. Cookie butter is a spread that's made from ground-up speculoos cookies, a spiced shortcrust biscuit popular in Europe. It has a rich, caramelized, and slightly spiced flavor that adds a unique twist to traditional cookie recipes. Here's a basic recipe for cookie butter cookies:

Cookie Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup cookie butter

1 large egg

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for extra spiced flavor)

1/2 cup white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Add the cookie butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the mixture. Beat until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using).

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. If you're using white chocolate or butterscotch chips, fold them into the dough at this stage.

Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Space them a few inches apart as they will spread while baking.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still be slightly soft. Be careful not to overbake, as these cookies can become dry if cooked too long.

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your homemade cookie butter cookies with a glass of milk or a hot beverage of your choice. The cookie butter in these cookies adds a unique and delicious flavor that's sure to be a hit with cookie lovers.