Pin It A festive, creamy spread blending the flavors of holiday cookies and warm spices, perfect for toast, waffles, or as a dip.
Swap speculoos or gingerbread for any crisp holiday cookie you like.
Ingredients
- Base: 1 cup (150 g) speculoos or gingerbread cookies (crushed into fine crumbs)
- Base: 1/2 cup (120 g) unsalted butter, softened
- Base: 2 tbsp (30 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- Base: 2 tbsp (30 ml) whole milk
- Spices & Flavors: 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Spices & Flavors: 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Spices & Flavors: 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- Spices & Flavors: 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Spices & Flavors: Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a food processor, pulse the cookies into fine crumbs.
- Step 2:
- Add the softened butter, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Step 3:
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Step 4:
- Taste and adjust spices or sweetness if desired.
- Step 5:
- Transfer to a jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to thicken before serving.
Pin It Delicious on warm toast, pancakes, or as a dip for fruit.
Notes
Swap speculoos or gingerbread for any crisp holiday cookie you like. For a vegan version, use plant based butter and condensed milk alternatives.
Required Tools
Food processor or blender Measuring cups and spoons Spatula Jar or airtight container
Nutritional Information
Calories: 170 Total Fat: 11 g Carbohydrates: 16 g Protein: 2 g
Pin It This festive spread perfectly captures holiday flavors and is quick to make.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cookies work best for this spread?
Speculoos or gingerbread cookies provide ideal flavors, but any crisp holiday cookie can be used for a personalized twist.
- → Can this spread be made vegan?
Yes, substituting plant-based butter and non-dairy condensed milk alternatives creates a vegan-friendly version without sacrificing flavor.
- → How should the spread be stored?
Keep it refrigerated in an airtight container and consume within one week for optimal freshness.
- → What are some serving suggestions?
Enjoy the spread on warm toast, pancakes, waffles, or use as a dip for fresh fruit for a festive treat.
- → Does the spread require cooking?
No cooking is needed. Simply blend the ingredients until creamy and chill to thicken before serving.