Cookie Butter Frosting

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Incredibly sweet and delicious Cookie Butter Frosting flavored with Biscoff cookie spread. You’ll want to put this frosting on EVERYTHING!

Close-up view of Biscoff Cookie Butter Frosting swirled on top of a chocolate cupcake.

I have another amazing frosting recipe for you today. Cookie butter frosting! Can you hear the excitement in my voice? This stuff is “OMG” good!!

It’s not pineapple frosting or Nutella frosting but it’s seriously amazing!

I’ve used cookie butter to make no bake cookies before and it’s seriously delish! If you enjoy it as much as I do, then you are going to fall head over heels for this frosting.

Be sure to start with butter that is room temperature. It’s always wise to let the butter set out for about an hour before you plan to use it.

A jar Biscoff Cookie Butter next to a chocolate cupcake topped with Biscoff cookie butter frosting.

Most grocery stores carry cookie butter. You can find it in the aisle with the peanut butter. It’s usually on the shelf right next to all the other kinds of nut butter.

If for some reason you can’t locate cookie butter at your local grocer, it’s available for purchase through Amazon.

Cookie butter is made from ground speculoos cookies. The flavor is a cross between gingerbread and caramel.


Butter – this is a butter-based frosting and begins by beating the frosting until is smooth and creamy. It’s important to work with soft butter so set it out about an hour or two before you plan to use it.

Cookie butter – all the flavor for the frosting will come from the cookie butter. I use the Lotus brand but there are several other brands on the market. Use whichever one is available to you.

Confectioners’ sugar – this is needed to give the frosting structure. Don’t worry about making the frosting too sweet. I have a great tip for how to keep it from tasting toothache sweet. It’s down below in the recipe.

Step 1: Beat the butter until smooth and creamy

Start with room temperature butter and beat it on medium-high speed for about 5 minutes. It should be light and fluffy before adding in the cookie butter.

creamed butter in bowl

Add the cookie butter and beat until smooth and creamy. This may take another 5 minutes or so.

base for cookie butter frosting

Step 3: Mix in confectioners’ sugar

Add the confectioners’ sugar one cup at a time and beat well after each addition. The frosting will begin to get super thick.

thick cookie butter frosting

Step 4: Beat in heavy cream

Add 3-4 tablespoons of heavy cream and continue to beat the frosting until it’s super light and creamy. Beat in a pinch of salt if desired.

cookie butter frosting in glass bowl
Super close view of a Biscoff Cookie Butter Frosting swirl.
  • Set the butter out for 1 to 2 hours before you plan to use it. This will ensure it is soft enough to make a luscious frosting.
  • Buttercream frosting can sometimes taste overly sweet. This is especially so when adding in things like cookie butter. The trick to counteract this is to beat the frosting for a good 5 to 8 minutes after all the ingredients have been added. This adds more air which makes the frosting lighter and it won’t taste so toothachy sweet.

Cookie Butter Frosting

4.63 from 143 votes
Close-up view of Biscoff Cookie Butter Frosting swirled on top of a chocolate cupcake.
Incredibly sweet and delicious buttercream frosting flavored with Biscoff cookie butter. You’ll want to put this frosting on EVERYTHING!
Jen Sobjack
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Serving Size 24

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (236 g) Biscoff Cookie Butter
  • 2 cup (240 g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 4 tablespoons heavy cream, room temperature

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the cookie butter and beat on medium speed until well combined, about 3 minutes.
  • Gradually beat in the powdered sugar. The mixture will become somewhat thick. Continue beating on medium speed. 
  • Beat in one tablespoon of the cream at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until a fluffy and smooth consistency is achieved. 

Notes

Make ahead tip
  1. Frosting will keep for up to 4 days stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Let stand at room temperature to soften before use.
  2. Or it can be frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to use, place in the refrigerator overnight to thaw. Let stand at room temperature to soften before use.
Makes about 3 cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.01mg

The nutrition information provided is for convenience and as a courtesy only. It is not guaranteed to be accurate because nutrition information can vary for a variety of reasons. For precise nutritional data use your preferred nutrition calculator and input the exact ingredients and brands you used in the recipe.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

82 Comments

  1. Chineka @ Savor The Baking says:

    Love it! This is just one more reason for me to pick up some cookie butter at Trader Joes.

    1. Any excuse for cookie butter, right!

  2. Jessica @ Citrus Blossom Bliss says:

    A friend of mine introduced me to cookie butter a few years ago–I had no idea it would become such a big hit, but with the way it tastes, I guess I should’ve seen it coming!! This frosting looks heavenly! Pinned!

    1. Cookie butter is my weakness! I will never get tired of it. Thanks so much for pinning, Jessica!

  3. what is cookie butter? Never heard of the biscoff brand and where do you fine it! Would love to try this thanks!

    1. It’s a spread that’s made from Biscoff cookies. I found mine in my local Walmart but I believe most grocery stores carry it. Look on the aisle next to the peanut butter. You can also get it on Amazon.

  4. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says:

    Oooo La La! YESSSS! Love me some Biscoff anything!

  5. So, I don’t even need a cupcake to put this on…I just need a bowl and a spoon!

  6. Po @ Frost and Serve says:

    Another reason to buy a jar of cookie butter! Thank you, Jen!

    1. Thanks for stopping by, Po!

  7. Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says:

    This frosting would not survive very long at our house! We love biscoff! This looks so fluffy and creamy! Drooling over here…

    1. I’m feeling you, Amber! It went VERY fast here too.

  8. This frosting is rockin’ my world!!! YUM!!!

    1. Yes! Mission accomplished!

  9. Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says:

    Cookie butter Frosting!?!?!?!! OMG! This looks amazing and also incredibly simple! Pinned!
    Thanks for linking to my Italian Meringue Buttercream! xo

    1. Thanks for the pin, Lindsey!

  10. Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says:

    You’re the queen of frosting Jen!! This looks and sounds amazing!!! 🙂

    1. Haha! Thanks so much, Cyndi!

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