On Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:38:51 -0400, "Steve Freides" >
wrote:

> A new term to me. It's listed as the first ingredient in Trader Joe's
> "Cookie Butter."
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speculoos
>
> The above Wiki says as much - it was apparently the name of a cookie but
> the paste form, new in 2007, is now an ingredient in other things as
> well.
>
> The stuff tastes good to me, but what's not to like? It's basically
> flour, sugar, butter, and spices.
>
I have a jar of it languishing on the shelf. Can't think of anything
to do with it except substitute it for Nutella
http://www.nutelladay.com/nutella-recipes/

I've made Nutella cookies, no reason why Speculoos/Trader Joe's Cookie
Butter couldn't be substituted.

http://www.showfoodchef.com/2011/05/...er-simple.html

Crispy Chewy Nutella Cookies:

1 cup Nutella
1 egg

1) Mix these two ingredients together in a bowl. Be patient - start
whisking slowly, then harder until fully incorporated. The batter will
be very loose.

2) Drop by small spoonfuls onto a parchment or silpat lined baking
sheet.

3) Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 8-10 minutes.

The less cooking makes them more soft and chewy, the more cooking
increases the "crispy". Check it according to your own oven heat and
the size of the cookies you make.


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