Cookie Butter Eggs are a delicious nut free candy that anyone can enjoy. A creamy cookie butter filling coated in white chocolate makes a dreamy Easter dessert.
Last weekend we made a batch of Peanut Butter Balls and decorated them to look like bunny butts. As I was eating one I started thinking about kids and adults with nut allergies who will never be able to enjoy Reese's eggs at Easter.
I decided to create a fun nut free candy that those with a nut allergy could make for Easter baskets.
They are just like these Peanut Butter Eggs, but these are stuffed with cookie butter goodness instead.
What is Cookie Butter?
If you have never seen, heard, or tried it before you may be wondering what cookie butter is. Crushed spice cookies, oil, and sugar are blended together until it is spreadable like a nut butter. The dreamy spread was created in Europe and tastes sweet and spicy. One spoonful and you will be hooked for life!
Cookie butter is also known as Biscoff or Speculoos in the United States.
What is Cookie Butter used for?
Cookie butter is very similar to peanut butter in texture. You can use it in any recipe that calls for a nut spread or peanut butter. It is delicious spread on toast, baked in cookies, and swirled in cheesecake.
Although, we personally think it is best eaten directly from the jar with a spoon. Wink, wink!
I was so excited to create this easy nut free candy for Easter baskets. The Biscoff filling is amazing all by itself. BUT...when you dip the peanut free candy in white chocolate, it became absolutely magical!
Ingredients for Nut Free Candy Eggs:
- Butter - make sure it is room temperature before you try to mix it
- Cookie Butter - used INSTEAD of peanut butter
- Marshmallow Cream - adds a fluffy texture to the dough
- Vanilla, Salt - adds some flavor and balances out the sweetness
- Powdered Sugar - thickens and sweetens the mixture
- White Chocolate Melting Wafers - be sure to choose nut free chocolate to dip your eggs in
- Sprinkles - for a fun flair
White chocolate and Biscoff just belong together!!! Just trust me and make these cookie butter truffles. You will be a believer in no time too.
How to make Biscoff Eggs:
- Mix together the softened butter, cookie butter spread, marshmallow cream, vanilla, and salt until creamy.
- Slowly mix in the powdered sugar until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 12 balls. Shape each one into a flattened egg shape
- Place the eggs on a parchment lined tray and place the pan in the refrigerator for 45-60 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate melting wafers according to the package directions.
- Drop one cookie butter egg into the melted chocolate at a time. Use a spoon to cover the top of the egg with more chocolate.
- Lift the egg out and tap the fork on the edge of the bowl gently to remove the excess chocolate.
- Place on another parchment lined tray and top with sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
Tips and Tricks:
- If your cookie butter dough is too crumbly, add a little bit of milk or extra cookie butter. If the dough is too sticky, add a little bit more powdered sugar.
- Use the palm of your hand to flatten the dough balls. Round and pinch the ends to form an egg shape.
- Refrigerate the egg shaped dough before dipping them in warm melted chocolate. This will help them keep their shape as you dip them in white chocolate. You can also freeze them if they are not keeping their shape.
- Only remove 3-4 refrigerated eggs to dip at a time. This way the cookie butter truffles stay cold and will not fall apart when you dip them.
- Feel free to dip the cookie butter filling in milk chocolate or dark chocolate instead of white chocolate for some variety.
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Recipe Questions:
How many Biscoff eggs does this recipe make?
You can make 12 egg shaped truffles from the dough. You can also roll the dough into
How do you store cookie butter eggs?
If you are eating them that day or within 1-2 days, they will be fine in a container on the counter. Refrigerate the cookie butter eggs if you are keeping them for later.
Can you make cookie butter eggs ahead of time?
Yes, these chocolate covered Easter eggs will keep for 1-2 weeks if refrigerated properly.
If you want to keep them longer, freeze the un-dipped cookie butter eggs in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 months. Dip them as you need them.
More cookie butter recipes:
Other peanut free snacks:
- Easter Rice Krispie Treats
- Oreo Bunny Pops
- Party Peeps Eclair Cake Cups
- Carrot Cake Fudge
- Chocolate Covered Peeps
Cookie Butter Eggs Recipe
Cookie Butter Eggs are a delicious nut free candy that anyone can enjoy. A creamy cookie butter filling coated in white chocolate makes a dreamy Easter dessert.
Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup cookie butter spread
- ¼ cup marshmallow cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 - 10 ounce bag white chocolate melting wafers
- ¼ cup sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl beat the butter and cookie butter until creamy. Add the marshmallow cream and vanilla and cream again.
- Slowly add the powdered sugar until it is all mixed in.
- Divide the dough into 12 balls. Shape and flatten each ball into an egg shape.
- Place onto egg on a wax paper lined tray and refrigerate for 45-60 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate wafers according to the package directions.
- Place an egg one at a time into the melted chocolate. Use a spoon to cover the tops.
- Remove the egg using the fork again. Tap gently on the side of the bowl to remove the excess chocolate.
- Place on the wax paper lined tray and top with sprinkles immediately. Store in a loosely sealed container on the counter for 1-2 days or in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
Notes
- You could also divide the dough down even smaller to make 24 biscoff truffles.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 348Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 0gSugar: 38gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*The post for Biscoff Cream Eggs was first published March 25, 2013. The photos and post were updated and republished March 24, 2021.
Becki
These look and sound wonderful, and I'd love to make them for my daughter who's allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. However, the nutritional information available online for the CandiQuik coating indicates it's made on shared equipment with peanuts, and I imagine that's a risk a lot of allergy parents (like me) would be unwilling to take. Same for Wilton candy melts. I'd love to find a reasonably priced, truly nut allergy-safe candy coating if anyone knows of one.
Danielle
I couldn't wait to make these and see what all the hype over Biscoff was. Downside I don't Biscoff:/ But you can use Nutella instead of Biscotti and they are sloppily good:)
Buttons
Um, yum!! I can't wait to try this recipe, I've been wondering about subbing the Biscoff spread for peanut butter because my husband is allergic to peanuts. I will definitely be trying these out!
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kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor
WHA??? I need these...like NOW! Nom, Nom, Nom...
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles
Get out of town! I would so love one of those right now!
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations
Mmm...these sound yummy!
Alyssa Rivers
I can only imagine how awesome these are!! I am obsessed with Reese's eggs but an egg with Biscoff??? YUMMY!! Nice work!!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
Jocelyn, these Biscoff eggs are EVERYTHING! How crazy-awesome are these?!
Carole
Can you share the recipe you used as your base? Thanks.
Megan @ The Pink Flour
I have a jar of cookie butter sitting in the pantry that will now be used to make these 🙂 I just hope I can control myself enough to leave some for my family to enjoy on Easter!
Jocelyn Brubaker
My fingers are crossed for you to be able to resist that temptation to dive into the bowl head first 🙂
Rachel @ BubblyNatureCreations.com
Yay! Another Biscoff recipe... I LOVE Biscoff... 🙂 These are too cute!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Biscoff is just so easy to love!!!
Holly Lefevre
These are so cute! Perfect for Easter!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Holly!
Mike @ Webakecookies.com
Awww! These are so cute. They would go perfect in a little Easter basket. We are definitely going to give these a try. Thanks for sharing!
Jocelyn Brubaker
You are so right...the perfect treat for Easter baskets. I hope you love them as much as we did!
Tieghan
I have yet to try biscoff spread, but I really need to! These look insane! So cute!
Jocelyn Brubaker
What? Run and buy a jar today!!! You will love it!!!
Liz
I just got my stash of Biscoff from the US when I went on my vacation but I've been so busy eating it straight out of the jar! Good thing I bought two - just might have to whip these up for myself.....ahem, I mean the kiddies! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Eating straight from the jar is usually how I roll too!!! I'm thinking you should have bought a few more though!!!
Lisa @ Wine & Glue
I actually don't think I could make these because they would never make it to the "egg" stage. (!!!) These look amazing, Jocelyn! Good work!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I was a little worried myself, but I pressed on and got them dipped!! And if you eat all the dough...not a bad thing is it?
Lolly Jane
Uhm yah..these look divine! Saw them floating around on Pinterest and was thrilled when you linked up to The Scoop! Pinning again! XO
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much!!! Divine is definitely a great word to use on these!!!
Shannon
This. Is. Genius.
Always finding different ways to continue my Biscoff addiction. I'm so making these this weekend.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Glad to know I'm not that only Biscoff addicted one around here!!! I hope you like them!