Gluten-Free Homemade Cookie Butter Peanut Butter
A rich, creamy spread combining smooth peanut butter with spiced gingersnap cookies, cinnamon, and white chocolate for an indulgent twist on classic nut butter. Perfect for spreading on toast, dipping fruit, or eating straight from the jar. The gingersnap cookies add warm spice notes while white chocolate provides subtle sweetness and creamy texture. This homemade version offers superior flavor and texture compared to store-bought alternatives, with customizable spice levels and chocolate content.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces honey roasted or lightly salted roasted peanuts
- 13 gingersnap-style cookies
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, or 6 to 8 ounces diced white chocolate, or vegan white chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
Process peanuts in food processor on high power until creamy and smooth, stopping to scrape sides if necessary
- 2
Continue processing until peanut butter becomes runny, then process 1 to 2 minutes more for desired smoothness
- 3
Add gingersnap cookies, cinnamon, and vanilla, process until smooth and incorporated
- 4
Add white chocolate and blend until smooth and creamy
- 5
Transfer to glass jar or container with lid
Tips
Process peanuts with minimal interruptions for best texture - the less scraping, the smoother the final result.
For weaker food processors, crumble cookies by hand before adding to prevent machine strain.
White chocolate amount is adjustable - 1 cup is subtle, 2 cups creates more noticeable flavor.
Good to Know
Room temperature up to 2 weeks or refrigerated for months. Refrigerated version hardens but softens in 10 minutes at room temperature.
Can be made days or weeks ahead. Stores well at room temperature or refrigerated.
Serve at room temperature for best spreading consistency.
Common Mistakes
Process peanuts minimally to avoid over-scraping and achieve smoothest texture.
Add cookies gradually if using weaker food processor to prevent machine strain.
Substitutions
for vegan version
bake extra-crisp if homemade
FAQ
Can I make this without white chocolate?
Yes, simply omit the white chocolate for a pure cookie butter peanut butter. The texture will be slightly less creamy but still delicious.
How long does this keep at room temperature?
At least 2 weeks at room temperature, though it will likely be consumed much faster. Use common sense and check for any off odors or appearance changes.
Can I use different types of cookies?
Gingersnap cookies provide the classic spiced flavor, but you could experiment with graham crackers or molasses cookies for different flavor profiles.