Coffee Recipes

Cookie Butter Cold Brew

Millie Pham

If you love cold brew and you’re obsessed with cookie butter, this is THE drink for you! It’s smooth, creamy, and has that perfect hint of spiced cookie flavor. Think of it as a coffee shop treat—but way easier (and cheaper) to make at home.

Whether you’re starting your morning or need an afternoon pick-me-up, this cookie butter cold brew is pure magic in a glass!

What You’ll Need

For the Cold Brew:

  • 1 cup coarsely ground coffee
  • 4 cups cold, filtered water

For the Cookie Butter Cream:

  • 2 tbsp cookie butter (smooth and slightly melted)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup milk (whole or oat milk works best)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

To Serve:

  • Ice cubes
  • Crushed speculoos cookies (optional)
all ingredients neatly arranged

Pro Tips

Use coarse coffee grounds—finer ones make cold brew too bitter.
Warm the cookie butter slightly so it blends smoothly into the cream.
Want it extra foamy? Use a milk frother or shake the cream in a sealed jar.
Adjust the sweetness! Add more or less maple syrup to taste.
For a fancy touch, rim the glass with crushed cookies before pouring.

Tools You’ll Need

  • Large jar or pitcher
  • Fine mesh strainer or coffee filter
  • Whisk or milk frother
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Substitutions & Variations

🥛 Dairy-free? Use oat milk and coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
Stronger coffee? Let the cold brew steep longer (up to 24 hours).
🍪 Extra cookie flavor? Stir a little cookie butter directly into the coffee.
🍯 Different sweeteners? Swap maple syrup for honey or a sugar-free option.

Make-Ahead Tips

  • Cold brew stays fresh in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • Cookie butter cream can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days—just whisk before using!

How to Make It

Step 1: Brew the Cold Brew Coffee

  1. In a large jar, combine coarsely ground coffee and cold filtered water.
  2. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate for 12-18 hours.
  3. Strain through a fine mesh strainer or coffee filter into a clean jar.
a glass jar filled with dark coarsely ground coffee mixed with cold filtered water

Step 2: Prepare the Cookie Butter Cream

  1. Slightly warm cookie butter in the microwave for 5-10 seconds until smooth.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together cookie butter, heavy cream, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt until thick and creamy.
a small white bowl with warm, melted cookie butter being whisked together with heavy cream, milk, golden maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt.

Step 3: Assemble the Drink

  1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour cold brew coffee over the ice, leaving some space for the cookie butter cream.
  3. Slowly pour the cookie butter cream mixture on top, letting it swirl into the coffee.
a glass filled with ice cubes and dark cold brew coffee, with thick cookie butter cream being poured in from a small pitcher

Step 4: Enjoy!

  1. Stir lightly (or leave it swirled for the aesthetic!).
  2. Sprinkle with crushed cookies if you like.
  3. Sip and enjoy your cookie butter-flavored coffee treat!
 a glass of cookie butter cold brew with a spoon stirring gently, mixing the creamy swirls into the dark coffee

Leftovers & Storage

  • Cold brew stays fresh in the fridge for up to 7 days.
  • Cookie butter cream can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days—just whisk before using!
  • Assemble the drink fresh each time for the best taste.

Final Thoughts

This cookie butter cold brew is smooth, creamy, and tastes like a cozy, spiced cookie in every sip. It’s ridiculously easy to make and so much better than overpriced coffee shop drinks! Try it out and let me know how you liked it in the comments! ☕🍪💛

Hi there! I'm Millie Pham, a devoted brewer and tea lover at heart. As the founder of Bean Leaf Cup, my mission is to share my tea and coffee expertise with you all. I firmly believe that creating a fantastic cup of tea or coffee should be easy for everyone. No matter if you're already a coffee or tea expert or just beginning your journey, I'm here to help you navigate the world of brewing. Welcome aboard!