Trader Joe's Speculoos Cookie Butter, 400g

Not too long ago, “cookie butter” didn’t really mean anything. On their own, the words had meaning, but together, not so much. These days, say “cookie butter,” and you’re likely to be met with a smile, a hug, or maybe a playfully chastising, “Oh, I cannot stop eating that stuff!”

Not yet on the TJ’s Speculoos Cookie Butter Spread bandwagon? Allow us to convince you to jump on board and join the sweet, spiced, and oh-so-spreadable fun. Speculoos Cookie Butter Spread is, in the simplest terms, spreadable Speculoos cookies. Speculoos cookies are classic Belgian biscuits with a great crunch and a slightly caramelized, almost-but-not-quite gingerbread flavour. After the cookies are baked to a fabulous finish, they’re crushed, mixed with vegetable oils, and turned into a spread. It sort of resembles peanut butter in colour and spreadability, but tastes like cookies instead of peanuts—amazing, right?

Spread it on toast, bagels, pancakes, or waffles. Use it as a dip for pretzels, Speculoos Cookies, or apple slices. Melt a bit in the microwave and pour it over ice cream. Or keep it really simple and just use it as a dip for a spoon.