I’m only human. Like most people, when I heard about the existence of cookie butter, my mind began to reel. Sure, given my recent obsessions with SunButter and almond butter, I was apprehensive. But like any “butter” addict, curiosity got the best of me. I managed to rearrange my entire schedule to make it to Trader Joe’s before closing, and boy am I glad I did.
The label describes it best as “a deliciously unusual spread reminiscent of gingerbread and made with crushed biscuits.” But there is something about it words could not possibly explain. Once you get yours, you might be tempted to empty the entire jar with a spoon. So proceed with caution (and maybe get a second just in case — some things are inevitable!). Here are the 12 best ways to eat cookie butter:
1. Drizzled over your favorite frozen candy bar
![cookie butter](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/10/10250505056_ef5f986dc4_b.jpg)
Photo by Kirby Barth
2. As a Fondue
![cookie butter](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/10/10250511715_37d2a1ae9c_b.jpg)
Photo by Kirby Barth
3. Hidden in a Slutty Brownie
![cookie butter](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/10/10250510115_9e0d3281ca_b.jpg)
Photo by Kirby Barth
4. Swirled on a toasted English muffin with Nutella
![cookie butter](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/10/10250616243_b7c3a2a221_b.jpg)
Photo by Kirby Barth
5. Mixed in chocolate chip or Cocoa Krispie truffles
![cookie butter](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/10/10250510876_96a08a94a4_b.jpg)
Photo by Kirby Barth
6. Made into a “CB” PB & J
![cookie butter](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/10/10250619983_ee43b09091_b.jpg)
Photo by Kirby Barth
7. Drizzled over apple slices
![cookie butter](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/10/10250621433_e72065f616_b.jpg)
Photo by Kirby Barth
8. Smeared on a bagel and topped with Frosted Flakes
![cookie butter](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/10/10250619953_e31a2bcb40_b.jpg)
Photo by Kirby Barth
9. As an Oreo frosting
![cookie butter](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/10/10250513915_81a2ea91dd_b.jpg)
Photo by Kirby Barth
10. Between two chocolate-covered pretzels
![cookie butter](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/10/10250620503_319ec85245_b.jpg)
Photo by Kirby Barth
11. Atop a waffle with maple syrup and chocolate chips
![cookie butter](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/10/10250515635_ccbd067a37_b.jpg)
Photo by Kirby Barth
12. Arranged into a smiley face with bananas and chocolate
![cookie butter](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/10/10250516335_83e870df36_b.jpg)
Photo by Kirby Barth