Cookie Butter
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What it is
Cookie butter is a spread made primarily from speculoos cookies, which are crisp, spiced Belgian cookies. The cookies are ground and blended with ingredients like sugar, oil, and sometimes emulsifiers to create a smooth, spreadable paste. It has a sweet, cinnamon-spiced flavor profile.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use cookie butter as a flavor ingredient and a spread. Its sweet and distinct taste makes it popular in desserts like ice cream, cakes, cookies, and as a filling or topping. It can also be used to add richness and a unique flavor to baked goods.
Health notes
Cookie butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is primarily composed of sugar and fat, and like other high-sugar, high-fat foods, excessive consumption may contribute to health issues associated with a poor diet. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated many food ingredients, but specific evaluations for cookie butter as a distinct ingredient are not typically listed.
Allergen info
Cookie butter is not a major allergen itself, but it is derived from speculoos cookies which often contain wheat and may contain soy or other allergens depending on the specific recipe. Check product labels for specific allergen information.