Cookie butter cookies with a soft, chewy dough and a gooey Biscoff center—also called stuffed Biscoff cookies or Lotus cookie butter cookies—are a delicious treat for anyone who loves that caramelized, spiced flavor.
These cookies are thick and bakery-style: soft and chewy in the middle, lightly crisp at the edges, and filled with a melty Biscoff center. I developed the recipe to highlight the deep, caramelized Lotus flavor in every bite.
Why you’ll love these cookies
This recipe produces large, bakery-style cookie butter cookies with a gooey Biscoff center and a tender, chewy crumb.
- Gooey center: small frozen scoops of Biscoff keep the filling soft and melty inside the cookie.
- Chewy texture: thick cookies with soft middles and gently crisp edges.
- Bakery-style: large, impressive cookies perfect for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients you need
- Butter: unsalted, softened (not melted)
- Sugar: granulated and brown sugar for balance and chewiness
- Egg: 1 large, at room temperature
- Biscoff spread: Lotus cookie butter spread for dough and filling
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda and baking powder
- Vanilla extract and salt
- Crushed Biscoff cookies to fold into the dough and for topping
Tips before you start
- Bake slightly under: pull the cookies when the edges are set but the centers still look soft; they’ll finish while cooling.
- Freeze the filling: portion small teaspoons of cookie butter and freeze them so the centers stay intact while baking.
- Use softened butter: soft but not melted, to get a smooth dough and thick cookies.
- Measure flour correctly: spoon and level or use a kitchen scale for consistent texture.
- Avoid overmixing: combine until just mixed to keep the cookies tender.
How to make cookie butter cookies
This recipe adapts a classic cookie dough to feature Biscoff spread and a stuffed cookie-butter center.
Step 1: Scoop small teaspoons of cookie butter onto a plate and freeze them for about 30 minutes. Freezing prevents the filling from leaking while baking.
Step 2: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar for 2–3 minutes until creamy.
Step 3: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and cookie butter spread until fully combined.
Step 4: Fold in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and crushed Biscoff cookies until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Step 5: Shape the dough into 12 balls. Press a frozen teaspoon of Biscoff into the center of each ball and seal the dough well around it. Optionally press extra crushed Biscoff on top for texture.
Step 6: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and place the dough balls spaced apart.
Step 7: Bake for about 12–17 minutes, depending on size—watch for golden edges while the center remains soft.
Step 8: Cool the cookies briefly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm to enjoy the gooey center, or let them cool if you prefer a firmer filling.
Storage
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If the center firms up, reheat briefly to restore the gooey texture.
To keep them longer, freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature before serving.
Recipe variations
There are several easy ways to change these cookies to suit your taste.
- Chocolate chip cookie butter cookies: fold in white or dark chocolate chips for contrast.
- No-stuffing version: skip the frozen Biscoff center and bake the dough as plain cookie butter cookies.
- Extra Biscoff flavor: drizzle melted cookie butter over the warm cookies before serving.
- Mini cookies: use smaller dough balls and reduce baking time by 2–3 minutes for bite-sized treats.
Recipe questions
Can I make cookie butter cookies without the filling?
Yes. The dough itself has a pronounced cookie butter flavor and works well baked on its own.
Why freeze the cookie butter filling?
Freezing the filling helps it hold its shape during baking and prevents it from leaking out of the cookies.
How do I keep cookie butter cookies soft?
Store in an airtight container and remove from the oven while the centers still look slightly underbaked; they’ll remain soft as they cool.
Are cookie butter cookies the same as Biscoff cookies?
Cookie butter cookies are made using Lotus Biscoff spread (cookie butter), which gives them the distinct caramelized and spiced Biscoff flavor.
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- Oreo cookies
- Peanut butter chocolate chip cookies
- Double chocolate chip cookies
I hope you enjoy this cookie butter recipe. If you try it, please leave a comment—feedback helps others and I always appreciate hearing how your batch turned out. Happy baking!