Trader Joe’s Speculoos Cookie Butter!!!!!

I absolutely love this spread! I’m so glad Captain Caffeine gave in to impulse and bought it.

It’s a spread made with crushed biscuits (cookies) that has the consistency of Nutella but tastes kind of like gingerbread. I spread it on some of the ciabatta I’m working through and it’s AMAZING! It’s warm and comforting but not too sweet. I love it!

I had it with a special limited-edition tea called White Christmas by Lupicia teas: black tea with white chocolate and apricots. It’s totally delish.

That adorable cup and dessert plate was a gift from my Aunty Janet and the tiny stainless steel teaspoon was from an old set from my Grandma, so that’s quite a homey photo. :)

Update: They have this spread at Amazon!!!!!

Comments

Missy Tippens said…

Camy, this sounds amazing! I'm in love with something similar, Biscoff spread. You should try it, too!

Now I'm having a craving. And we're out!

Wed May 23, 01:13:00 PM 2012

Camy Tang said…

I love Biscoff!!! And they have a spread???? I am so looking for it!!!!!

Wed May 23, 03:40:00 PM 2012

Janet Chester Bly said…

Greetings, Camy: Thought this was fun and posted it on Pinterest & Twitter.
Blessings,
Janet
Janet Chester Bly

Wed May 23, 04:24:00 PM 2012

Camy Tang said…

Thanks a bunch, Janet! I hope you get a chance to try it sometime!

Wed May 23, 07:45:00 PM 2012

Club Trader Joe's (Steve) said…

It's amazing stuff that is for sure! I expect many more food items from Trader Joe's with Speculoos in them in the near future! http://www.clubtraderjoes.com/2012/02/trader-joes-chocolate-bars-from-belgium.html

Wed May 30, 12:41:00 PM 2012

Camy Tang said…

I hope so! That would be neat.

Wed May 30, 06:02:00 PM 2012

Mimi said…

That sounds yummy.

Fri Jun 01, 08:38:00 PM 2012

Camy Tang said…

It was really delish! I'm very glad we decided to try it.

Fri Jun 01, 11:33:00 PM 2012

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