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Published: Apr 23, 2023 by Meredith · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

Biscoff Cookie Butter Latte

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This delicious cookie butter latte recipe is a MUST TRY for those who love Biscoff cookie spread and/or Lotus Biscoff cookies! Ready in minutes and made with four simple ingredients, this cookie butter latte is decadent and packed with awesome cookie butter flavor.

a delicious cookie butter latte in a glass mug. the mug sits on top of 2 white coasters and is surrounded by a tan and red linen, lotus biscoff cookies, and coffee beans. a container of milk and the jar of cookie butter sit in the background.

As you probably know by now, I love making DIY fancy coffees at home. They’re fun, they’re cost effective, and I love having a variety of coffee options to choose from.

Apparently at some point in 2021 the cookie butter latte was a “secret menu drink” at Starbucks. These off-menu drinks are generally popularized on TikTok, and are drinks customers and baristas have created on their own by making modifications to regular menu drinks. Starbucks baristas are not trained how to make them, and oftentimes don’t know what they are. But coffee + cookie butter was too hard to resist, so I decided to create the ultimate DIY version.

I first fell in love with Biscoff cookies on an airplane, as these yummy cookies are often one of the choices on Delta Airlines flights. And then I learned about cookie butter… oh. my. goodness.

If you’ve ever enjoyed a big spoonful of Biscoff spread (or perhaps like to sneak a spoonful of cookie butter when your kids aren’t looking), this latte may be your new favorite drink! I’ve spent time perfecting this recipe, keeping the main recipe list simple with optional toppings you can choose from if desired.

Love this cookie butter latte recipe? Then you’ll love this gingerbread coffee recipe too! I also have a ton of other Starbucks copycat recipes on the site, like this DIY iced brown sugar shaken espresso and this DIY pumpkin cold foam for a homemade pumpkin cream cold brew! Search ‘copycat’ in the search bar for even more fun DIY coffee recipes.

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  • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
  • Ingredients Needed
  • Recipe Variations and Substitutions
  • Step-by-Step Instructions
  • Possible Dietary Restrictions?
  • Expert Tips
  • Helpful Equipment
  • Recipe FAQs
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  • 📖 Biscoff Cookie Butter Latte

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Get your caffeine boost with all the joys of COOKIE BUTTER. I mean… is there really anything else you need to say?!

Quick and easy to make! Measure, mix, and enjoy. It’s really that simple!

Ingredients Needed

ingredients needed to make a cookie butter latte.
  • Hot espresso. A true latte is officially made using espresso coffee. See the ‘Recipe Substitutions and Variations’ section below for how to make this cookie butter latte recipe with coffee if you do not make espresso at home.
  • Lotus Biscoff Cookie Butter (or Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter). This is the star ingredient (and in my opinion, the best part) of this fun latte recipe! Added in the latte and as a drizzle on top too.
  • Milk of choice. I prefer to use dairy milk, and recommend using 2% milk or whole milk when making lattes. One of my favorite dairy milk alternatives for coffee recipes is oat milk as it still creates a lovely and creamy latte. However, you can use whatever dairy-free milk you prefer like unsweetened almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, etc.  
  • Whipped cream. While this *technically* could be optional, I do not recommend skipping it! Used on top of your latte, choose homemade whipped cream or canned squirt whipped cream… whatever you like! Whichever you choose, be generous with it on your delicious Biscoff latte. 
  • Additional optional toppings:
    • Biscoff cookie crumbles. I mean, you really can’t go wrong when adding some crushed Biscoff cookie pieces on top of this latte. 
    • A sprinkle of cinnamon. This plays nicely off of the warm spices in the cookie butter. A nice dash of cinnamon will sit nicely on frothed milk or whipped cream.

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

  • Use strongly brewed coffee instead of espresso. Don’t have a way to make espresso at home? No worries! Brew strong coffee instead by increasing the amount of coffee grounds used in your normal brewing method to make a more concentrated coffee. A good place to start is by adding one or two extra scoops of grounds to your normal brewing method.
  • Add more sweetness with brown sugar or a few pumps of brown sugar syrup. I personally do not find that this cookie butter latte needs any more sweetness, but everyone has different preferences. 1 teaspoon of brown sugar added along with your cookie butter should do the trick. Or if you’ve made homemade brown sugar syrup (or like to use the Torani or Monin premade simply syrups) add a pump or two to meet your sweetness preference.
  • Add a caramel drizzle. Want to add some fun toppings but not take the time to warm up more cookie butter? Use a drizzle of caramel sauce on top instead!
  • Make it into an iced Biscoff latte. Perfect an iced latte to a hot Biscoff latte? No problem! Simply add the cookie butter and hot espresso to a tall glass and stir to combine and melt the cookie spread. Fill the glass with ice and top with cold milk. Add optional toppings if desired and enjoy!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 – Brew espresso (or strong coffee) and set aside.

process shot showing how to make this cookie butter latte recipe. biscoff cookie spread is being added into a glass mug. the mug is surrounded by a tan and red linen and coffee beans. a container of milk and the jar of cookie butter sit in the background.

Step 2: Place cookie butter into your mug.

process shot showing espresso is being poured out of a silver moka pot onto the cookie butter in a glass mug. the mug is surrounded by a tan and red linen and coffee beans. a container of milk and the jar of cookie butter sit in the background.

Step 3: Pour hot espresso (or strongly brewed coffee) onto the cookie butter.

process shot showing the espresso and cookie butter being stirred together in a glass mug. the mug is surrounded by a tan and red linen and coffee beans. a container of milk and the jar of cookie butter sit in the background.

Step 4: Stir to combine / melt the cookie butter.

process shot showing warmed milk being frothed in a pyrex liquid measuring cup with a handheld frother.

Step 5: Heat milk and then use a handheld frother to make it frothy/foamy.

process shot showing the frothed milk being poured over the cookie butter and coffee mixture in a glass mug. the mug is surrounded by a tan and red linen and coffee beans. a container of milk and the jar of cookie butter sit in the background.

Step 6: Pour the frothed hot milk over the coffee and cookie butter mixture in your mug. Spoon milk foam on the very top.

process shot showing whipped cream being added on top of the cookie butter latte. the mug sits on top of 2 white coasters and is surrounded by a tan and red linen, lotus biscoff cookies, and coffee beans. a container of milk and the jar of cookie butter sit in the background.

Step 7: Top with whipped cream.

process shot showing warmed cookie butter spread being drizzled on top of the whipped cream on a delicious cookie butter latte. the mug sits on top of 2 white coasters and is surrounded by a tan and red linen, lotus biscoff cookies, and coffee beans. a container of milk and the jar of cookie butter sit in the background.

Step 8: Place a scoop of cookie butter into a small, microwave safe bowl and warm it up for 30 seconds. Drizzle melted cookie butter on top of the whipped cream.

process shot showing crumbled biscoff cookies being sprinkled on top of the delicious cookie butter latte. the mug sits on top of 2 white coasters and is surrounded by a tan and red linen, lotus biscoff cookies, and coffee beans. a container of milk and the jar of cookie butter sit in the background.

Step 9: Optionally sprinkle crushed Biscoff cookie pieces on the very top.

Possible Dietary Restrictions?

This recipe is vegan and vegetarian as written. According to the Lotus website, Lotus Biscoff Cookie Butter is vegan friendly! Be sure to select a non-dairy milk for a vegan latte.

Expert Tips

Make sure to use a liquid measuring cup (or vessel) that has at least 2x the capacity needed for the milk. Bigger is better here because frothing your milk will nearly double your liquid’s volume! Having a large enough liquid measuring cup (or whatever vessel/mug you want to use) to heat your milk in helps ensure you’re not creating a title wave over the edge (I maybe know this from experience…learn from my mess, no need to create your own).

Helpful Equipment

  • Handheld Milk Frother – an inexpensive and small piece of equipment that can be used daily!
  • If you’d like to make espresso at home, but don’t want the expense (or size) of an espresso machine, a Moka Pot is a great investment! I love and use mine a ton.

Recipe FAQs

What’s the difference between Biscoff and speculoos?

Speculoos cookies are the generic name for the style of cookie that the Lotus company calls Biscoff (it was originally called Lotus Speculoos and was rebranded in the US). This crunchy, spicy cookie originated in Belgium and is often made around Christmastime to celebrate St. Nicholas Day (or Sinterklaas).

Is cookie butter the same as Biscoff spread?

Yes! Biscoff cookie butter is also known as Biscoff spread or speculoos spread. This yummy spread is made from crushed speculoos cookies and has a texture that is similar to smooth peanut butter.

What is the flavor of Biscoff cookies?

Biscoff cookies, also know as speculoos or speculas, are a crunchy style of cookie (or biscuit) that has warm winter spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Some say they have a deep caramel flavor as well.

Is 1 shot of espresso 1 oz?

A single shot of espresso coffee is approximately 1 oz of fluid coffee. Therefore two shots of espresso (often called a double shot of espresso) is approximately 2 oz, which is the same volume in ¼ cup. 

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a delicious cookie butter latte in a glass mug. the mug sits on top of 2 white coasters and is surrounded by a tan and red linen, lotus biscoff cookies, and coffee beans.

📖 Biscoff Cookie Butter Latte

Meredith
Ready in minutes, this delicious Biscoff cookie butter latte recipe is a must try! Easy, decadent, and packed with awesome cookie butter flavor.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Serving
Calories 398 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon cookie butter (recommend Lotus Biscoff Cookie Butter or Trader Joe's Creamy Cookie Butter)
  • 2 oz hot espresso (*if using strongly brewed coffee, increase to 3 oz)
  • ¾ C milk of choice (I use 2% or whole dairy milk, see notes below for alternatives)
  • whipped cream for topping
  • 1 tablespoon cookie butter, melted for drizzling

Instructions
 

  • Brew espresso (or strong coffee) and set aside.
  • Heat milk in a microwave safe container (such as a liquid measuring cup or mug) for 1 minute on normal power. Use a handheld frother to make it frothy/foamy.
    *Alternatively you can warm up your milk in a small saucepan over low-to-medium heat on the stovetop. 
  • While the milk is heating up, place cookie butter and espresso into your mug. Stir until the cookie butter is melted.
  • Pour the frothed hot milk over the coffee and cookie butter mixture in your mug. Spoon milk foam on the very top.
  • In a small, microwave safe bowl, add the additional 1 Tablespoon of cookie butter and heat for 30 seconds in the microwave.
  • Top with whipped cream and a generous drizzle of warmed cookie butter. Option to also add a sprinkle of crushed Biscoff cookies, and/or a dash of cinnamon.

Notes

Recipe Variations and Substitutions
  • Use strongly brewed coffee instead of espresso. Don’t have a way to make espresso at home? No worries! Brew strong coffee instead by increasing the amount of coffee grounds used in your normal brewing method to make a more concentrated coffee. A good place to start is by adding one or two extra scoops of grounds to your normal brewing method.
  • Add more sweetness with brown sugar or a few pumps of brown sugar syrup. If additional sweetness is desired, add 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, or a pump or two of brown sugar syrup, along with your cookie butter in ‘Step 3’.
  • Add a caramel drizzle. Option to use a drizzle of caramel sauce instead of the drizzle of melted cookie butter.
  • Make it into an iced Biscoff latte. Simply add the cookie butter and hot espresso to a tall glass and stir to combine. Fill the glass with ice and top with cold milk. Add toppings and enjoy!
 
Notes on measuring espresso: a single shot of espresso coffee is approximately 1 oz of fluid coffee. Therefore two shots of espresso (often called a double shot of espresso) is approximately 2 oz, which is the same volume in ¼ cup. 

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 92mgPotassium: 335mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 283IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 229mgIron: 0.1mg
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  1. Dave says

    April 23, 2023 at 10:03 pm

    5 stars
    Definitely in the “trick shot” category of lattes, but it is very tasty and makes for a special treat!

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    • Meredith says

      April 24, 2023 at 9:10 pm

      Glad to hear you enjoyed this one too, thanks for giving the recipe a try!

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