These Cookie Butter Truffle Brownies have a soft cookie butter truffle layer that is sandwiched between a fudgy brownie and a soft layer of smooth chocolate.
Now, I've made Mint Truffle Brownies and I've made Oreo Truffle Brownies but these.. these have been on my list to make for far too long. Cookie butter or Biscoff Spread is one of those things that you either love or you hate. You can find me hiding in the corner, spoon in hand going to town on a jar of this stuff.
The cookie butter truffle layer is so soft and silky smooth. I can't get enough of cookie butter on its own but when it's made into a truffle consistency I can't be trusted around it! You can totally make actual cookie butter truffles out of this mixture by mixing it up and chilling it for at least fifteen minutes in the refrigerator then roll into balls and dip them in chocolate.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Two words: COOKIE. BUTTER.
Ingredients
- Butter: Unsalted butter is used to control amount of sodium.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar is used in the brownie recipe and powdered sugar in the truffle layer.
- Cocoa Powder: I use a mixture of regular and dark cocoa powder in this recipe. You can use one if you like!
- Salt: To balance the sweetness and bring out the flavor.
- Vanilla extract: For flavor.
- Eggs: For emulsifying and adding richness to the brownie batter.
- Flour: I use all-purpose flour in this recipe.
- Cream cheese: Full fat & room temperature works best.
- Cookie Butter: Otherwise known as Biscoff spread.
- Chocolate: I use semi-sweet chocolate chips for the chocolate coating.
- Shortening: Helps to soften the chocolate coating slightly so it doesn't crack when cutting. You can also use vegetable oil or coconut oil.
Substitutions & Variations
- Nutty: Use peanut butter or your favorite nut butter in place of cookie butter.
How to make cookie butter brownies
- Prepare brownie batter: Add butter, cocoa powders and sugar to a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute & 30 seconds or until butter is melted. Mix everything together until smooth. Stir in eggs and vanilla until combined. Add the flour and salt and mix until combined. The batter will be very thick and glossy.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared baking pan and bake for 22-25 minutes.
- Prepare truffle layer: In a large food processor (I have also used a hand mixer), pulse cookie butter and butter until smooth with no lumps. Add powdered sugar and salt and pulse a few times until combined. The mixture should be a soft dough-like consistency. If the dough seems too wet, add a little bit of sugar. If it feels too dry, add a little bit more cookie butter.
- Add truffle layer: Once brownies are warm to the touch, pack on the truffle mixture into an even layer.
- Prepare chocolate coating: Melt the chocolate chips and shortening at 30 second increments in the microwave until smooth and pourable. Pour the chocolate on top of the truffle layer and spread it out with a rubber spatula into a smooth layer
- Set: Place tray into the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes to allow the top to set up properly.
- Cut & serve: Allow to come back to room temperature a bit before cutting into bars.
Recipe Tip
Be sure the bottom layer of brownies is still warm to the touch so the truffle layer will adhere properly when cooled.
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📋 Recipe
Cookie Butter Truffle Brownies
These Cookie Butter Truffle Brownies have a soft cookie butter truffle layer that is sandwiched between a fudgy brownie and a soft layer of smooth chocolate.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 10 tbs unsalted butter
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup regular cocoa powder
- ¼ cup dark cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cookie Butter Truffle Layer
- ⅔ cup + 2 tbs cookie butter
- 4 tbs unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup + 2 tbs powdered sugar
- pinch of salt
*Chocolate Coating*
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoon shortening or coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper, set aside.
For the brownies
- Place butter, both cocoa powders and sugar in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave for about 1 minute and 30 seconds, or until butter is melted. Whisk everything together until smooth. Stir in eggs and vanilla until combined. Pour in the flour and salt and mix until everything is completely combined. The batter will be very thick and glossy.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and smooth it out until level. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out just slightly wet with a little bit of batter left on it - the top will not look so "wet" anymore when they are done. Underbaking the brownies just a bit is what makes them fudgy. Bake longer for less fudgy brownies.
For the truffle layer
- In a large food processor (I have also used a hand mixer), pulse cookie butter and butter until smooth with no lumps. Add powdered sugar and salt and pulse a few times until combined. The mixture should be a soft dough-like consistency. If the dough seems too wet, add a little bit more powdered sugar. If it feels too dry, add a little bit more cookie butter.
- Take pieces of the truffle mixture and pack it onto the warm brownies into an even layer while the brownies are still warm to the touch. The brownies need to be warm for the truffle layer to stick properly.
For the chocolate layer
- In a small bowl, melt the chocolate chips and shortening at 30 second increments in the microwave until completely smooth and pourable. Pour the chocolate on top of the truffle layer and spread it out with a rubber spatula into a smooth and even layer.
- Place tray back into the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the top to set up properly. Take the pan out and allow the brownies to warm up for a few minutes for smoother cutting lines.
Notes
Storage instructions: These bars will stay fresh for up to 5 days stored in an airtight container.
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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Cherylene Creech says
Never heard of cookie butter, where can I purchase it in North Carolina?
Jessica says
You can purchase it in most grocery stores. It is usually located near the peanut butter and other spreads.