Cookies and Cream Cookie Butter
The ultimate sweet treat, Cookies and Cream Cookie Butter is a creamy, dreamy delight that’s perfect for breakfast or as a dip! This homemade spread combines the classic flavors of Oreo cookies with a smooth, luscious texture that will have you diving in for more. Indulge yourself tonight and elevate your snacking!
Equipment
- Kitchen scale
- High Powered Blender
- Hand Mixer
- Stand-mixer
Ingredients
- 15 cookies Oreo cookies
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ¼ cup vegetable shortening such as Crisco
- 1¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start by placing the Oreo cookies in your high-powered blender. Blend on the “chop” setting for about 10 seconds, or until they are completely crushed into a fine powder. Make sure you don’t leave any chunks behind!
- Next, pour in the vegetable oil and heavy cream. Blend on a medium-high setting until the mixture reaches a batter-like consistency. It should be smooth and creamy, so pause to scrape down the sides if necessary!
- In a separate mixing bowl, use your stand mixer or handheld mixer to beat together the unsalted butter and vegetable shortening on high speed for about 1 minute. You want this to become light and fluffy, perfect for mixing.
- Turn off the mixer and carefully add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on low-medium speed for about one minute until everything is well combined and super creamy. The mixture will be quite thick, but that’s what you want!
- Now it’s time to assemble your cookie butter. Grab a jar or bowl and begin by filling one side with the creamy mixture. Since the filling is thicker, it’s easier to start with this side. Use a spoon to help guide it.
- After you’ve filled one side, spoon the crushed Oreo cookies into the other side of the jar. You want to layer it, so you get the perfect mix of cookie and cream in every bite.
- Once both sides are filled, pop on the lid or cover your bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- When you’re ready to enjoy, serve your cookie butter on top of toast, pancakes, or as a dip for cookies and fruit. The options are endless!
- And don’t forget to savor every bite of your homemade Cookies and Cream Cookie Butter. You deserve it!
Notes
- Storage: Store your cookie butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for about two weeks, but I doubt it will last that long!
- Freezing: You can freeze the cookie butter for up to three months. Just make sure to use a freezer-safe container.
- Pairing: Try it as a dip with pretzels or fresh fruit slices for an unexpected combination.
- Flavor Variations: Experiment with adding a pinch of espresso powder for a mocha twist or a few drops of peppermint extract for a festive flair.
- Gift Idea: This cookie butter makes an excellent homemade gift! Package it in a decorative jar and surprise your friends and family.