Biscoff Milkshake Recipe – Cookie Butter Indulgence

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Introduction

When you want to experience the irresistible combination of caramelized cookie flavor, creamy vanilla ice cream, and that distinctive spiced sweetness that makes Biscoff cookies so addictive, this Biscoff milkshake delivers pure indulgence that’s impossible to resist. With its gorgeous caramel color, velvety smooth texture, and those incredible layers of cookie butter flavor blended with crunchy cookie pieces, every sip offers the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy, sweet and spiced.

What makes this Biscoff milkshake absolutely extraordinary is how it captures everything delicious about those beloved cookies and amplifies it into liquid form. The cookie butter (also known as speculoos spread) provides intense flavor and creates an incredibly creamy base, while crushed cookies add textural contrast that makes each sip exciting. The result is a milkshake that tastes like your favorite cookies transformed into the ultimate frozen treat.

This recipe succeeds because it perfectly balances the rich cookie butter with ice cream and milk to create a drinkable consistency that’s still luxuriously thick. The key is understanding how the cookie butter’s texture affects the blend, timing the addition of crushed cookies so they maintain some crunch, and creating that signature Biscoff flavor profile that has captured dessert lovers worldwide.

Whether you’re a devoted Biscoff fan looking to enjoy those flavors in a new way, wanting to create a show-stopping dessert drink that will impress everyone, or simply craving something sweet, creamy, and utterly indulgent, this Biscoff milkshake delivers cookie butter perfection that will have you savoring every last drop.

Ingredients Breakdown

For the Milkshake Base:

• 3 cups vanilla ice cream – Use premium quality vanilla ice cream for the creamiest texture. Vanilla bean ice cream with visible specks provides the best flavor foundation.
• 1/2 cup Biscoff cookie butter (smooth) – The star ingredient that provides the distinctive caramelized cookie flavor. Smooth spreads more easily than crunchy for this application.
• 1/3 cup whole milk – Regular dairy milk helps achieve the perfect drinkable consistency. Start with less as cookie butter adds thickness.
• 2 tablespoons caramel sauce – Enhances the caramelized notes in the Biscoff and adds extra sweetness and visual appeal.
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract – Amplifies the vanilla ice cream and complements the cookie flavors beautifully.
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon – Echoes the warm spices in Biscoff cookies without overwhelming the signature flavor.

For Cookie Texture:

• 6 Biscoff cookies – Also known as speculoos or Lotus Biscoff cookies. These provide the essential cookie crunch and authentic flavor.
• 2 tablespoons cookie butter (for drizzle) – Warmed slightly for easy drizzling and dramatic presentation.

For Topping and Garnish:

• Whipped cream – Homemade or store-bought, sweetened whipped cream for the classic milkshake crown.
• 2-3 Biscoff cookies – For garnish, either whole on the rim or crushed over the whipped cream.
• Caramel sauce – For drizzling over whipped cream and creating visual appeal.
• Cookie crumbs – Crushed Biscoff cookies for sprinkling and added texture.

Optional Enhancements:

• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder – For coffee lovers, adds depth and complements the caramelized flavors.
• 2 tablespoons dulce de leche – Intensifies the caramel notes for extra indulgence.
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger – Enhances the spice profile if you want more pronounced spice notes.
• 2 tablespoons malted milk powder – Adds nostalgic malt shop flavor that pairs beautifully with cookies.

Ingredient Quality Tips: Biscoff cookie butter is essential for authentic flavor – don’t substitute with other nut or cookie butters as they won’t provide the same distinctive caramelized cookie taste. Look for it in the peanut butter aisle or specialty sections of most grocery stores.

The cookies themselves are crucial for texture and flavor. Biscoff/Lotus brand cookies are traditional, but any speculoos cookies work well. The thin, crispy texture is important for proper crushing and blending.

Consistency Considerations: Cookie butter is quite thick and can make the milkshake dense. Start with less milk than you think you need, as you can always add more to reach your preferred consistency. The cookie butter will also firm up slightly when blended with cold ice cream.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Chill Your Equipment (10-15 minutes) Place your blender jar and serving glasses in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before making the milkshake. This professional trick keeps everything colder longer and prevents the ice cream from melting too quickly, resulting in a thicker, more satisfying milkshake with better texture throughout the drinking experience.

Step 2: Soften the Cookie Butter (2-3 minutes) Remove the cookie butter from the jar and place the measured amount in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 10-15 seconds until slightly softened and easier to blend. Don’t heat it too much – it should be pourable but not hot, as hot cookie butter can melt the ice cream and create a thin consistency. Alternatively, let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before using.

Step 3: Prepare the Cookies (3-5 minutes) Take 6 Biscoff cookies and place them in a zip-top bag. Use a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy pan to crush them into various-sized pieces – you want a mixture of fine crumbs and larger chunks for textural interest. Don’t pulverize them completely into powder. Reserve some larger pieces for garnish. Set the crushed cookies aside.

Step 4: Prepare the Ice Cream (2 minutes) Remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it soften slightly at room temperature for 2-3 minutes. The ice cream should still be quite firm but just soft enough to scoop easily without being rock hard. Proper ice cream temperature is crucial – too hard and it won’t blend smoothly, too soft and you’ll get a thin milkshake.

Step 5: Blend the Base Ingredients (30-45 seconds) Add the vanilla ice cream, softened cookie butter, milk, caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to your chilled blender. Start blending on low speed for 10-15 seconds to begin combining the ingredients. Increase to medium speed and blend for another 15-20 seconds until smooth and creamy. The cookie butter should be completely incorporated with no streaks remaining. Don’t over-blend or you’ll incorporate too much air and thin out the shake.

Step 6: Add Crushed Cookies and Pulse (15-20 seconds) Add most of the crushed cookies to the blender, reserving some for garnish. Pulse the blender 5-8 times to incorporate the cookie pieces without completely pulverizing them. You want visible cookie chunks throughout the milkshake for textural contrast. If you blend continuously, the cookies will turn to mush. The pulsing action creates the perfect distribution of cookie pieces.

Step 7: Check Consistency and Adjust (1-2 minutes) Pour a small amount into a glass to test the consistency. The milkshake should be thick enough to coat the glass as you pour and hold its shape, but still drinkable through a thick straw. If too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time and pulse briefly. If too thin (which is rare with cookie butter), add a small scoop of ice cream and blend again.

Step 8: Prepare the Drizzle (1 minute) Take the reserved 2 tablespoons of cookie butter and warm it in the microwave for 15-20 seconds until it’s thin enough to drizzle easily. You can also mix it with a teaspoon of milk to make it more fluid. Transfer to a squeeze bottle or spoon for easy drizzling. Have the caramel sauce ready as well.

Step 9: Assemble and Garnish (3-4 minutes) Drizzle cookie butter and caramel sauce around the inside of your chilled glasses in decorative swirls before pouring the milkshake. Pour the milkshake into the prepared glasses, filling to about an inch from the top. Top generously with whipped cream, creating a peak above the rim. Drizzle more cookie butter and caramel over the whipped cream. Sprinkle with reserved crushed cookies and cookie crumbs. Place a whole Biscoff cookie on the rim or push it into the whipped cream. Serve immediately with a thick straw and long spoon.

Tips and Variations

Cookie Butter Mastery:

The consistency of cookie butter varies by brand and temperature. If your cookie butter is too stiff to blend easily, warm it slightly until it’s pourable. If it’s too thin (which rarely happens), it will still work but may make the shake slightly thinner.

Smooth cookie butter blends more easily and creates a more uniform texture, while crunchy cookie butter adds extra texture but can be harder to blend smoothly. Choose based on your preference and equipment capability.

Store cookie butter at room temperature for easiest blending. Cold cookie butter from the refrigerator is too thick and difficult to incorporate smoothly.

Achieving Perfect Consistency:

The secret to professional-quality milkshakes is starting thick and adding liquid gradually. With cookie butter in the mix, you need less liquid than a standard milkshake. Start with just 1/4 cup milk and add more only if needed.

Blend in short bursts rather than continuously to maintain thickness. Over-blending incorporates air and can make the shake foamy and thin rather than thick and creamy.

For an even thicker shake, freeze the milk in ice cube trays and blend the frozen milk cubes instead of liquid milk. This adds thickness without diluting flavor.

Creative Variations:

Chocolate Biscoff Milkshake: Add 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup or use chocolate ice cream for half the vanilla ice cream. The chocolate-caramel-spice combination is incredible.

Espresso Biscoff: Add 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or 2 tablespoons cold brew concentrate for a sophisticated coffee shop-style shake.

Salted Caramel Biscoff: Add a pinch of sea salt and increase the caramel sauce for a sweet-salty flavor explosion.

Biscoff Banana: Add 1/2 frozen banana for extra creaminess and natural sweetness that complements the cookie flavors.

Protein-Boosted: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder and an extra 2 tablespoons milk. Perfect for post-workout indulgence.

Vegan Version: Use dairy-free vanilla ice cream and dairy-free milk. Biscoff cookies and cookie butter are already vegan, making this conversion easy.

Serving Suggestions

This decadent Biscoff milkshake is an experience unto itself, but thoughtful presentation and pairings can elevate it from delicious treat to memorable dessert moment.

Presentation Excellence: Serve in tall, chilled milkshake glasses or mason jars to showcase the beautiful caramel color and layers of drizzled sauces. The visual appeal enhances the overall experience and builds anticipation.

Create a cookie butter rim by spreading a thin layer around the glass rim before filling. This ensures cookie butter flavor in every sip and looks professionally crafted.

Pairing Suggestions: While rich enough to stand alone, this milkshake pairs beautifully with simple baked goods like shortbread or sugar cookies. The simplicity of these cookies won’t compete with the complex Biscoff flavors.

Fresh fruit like strawberries or raspberries provides tart contrast that cuts through the richness and cleanses the palate. The acidity balances the sweet, creamy shake perfectly.

Coffee Shop Experience: Serve alongside a hot espresso or coffee for an affogato-style experience. Pour a shot of hot espresso over the milkshake for temperature contrast and enhanced coffee notes.

Pair with a small glass of sparkling water with lemon to cleanse the palate between sips and prevent flavor fatigue from the richness.

Party and Entertainment Ideas: Create a Biscoff bar with this milkshake as the centerpiece, offering various toppings like extra cookie crumbs, different sauce drizzles, candy pieces, and multiple whipped cream options.

For adult gatherings, offer options to spike the shake with amaretto, Irish cream liqueur, or coffee liqueur for a grown-up dessert cocktail.

Seasonal Adaptations: During holidays, add festive elements like cinnamon stick stirrers, star anise garnish, or red and green sprinkles while maintaining the core Biscoff flavor profile.

In summer, freeze leftover shake in popsicle molds for Biscoff ice pops that provide the same great flavor in a different format.

Storage and Reheating Instructions

Immediate Enjoyment Best: Like all milkshakes, this Biscoff version is best enjoyed immediately after preparation when the texture is perfect and the contrast between cold shake and cookie pieces is optimal. The cookie butter flavor is most pronounced when freshly blended.

Short-Term Storage: If you need to store a prepared milkshake briefly (up to 2 hours), pour into an airtight container and place in the freezer. Before serving, let it soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes, then stir vigorously or pulse briefly in the blender to restore texture.

The milkshake will separate and firm up during storage, requiring re-blending or aggressive stirring to restore the creamy consistency.

Component Storage: The cookie butter keeps at room temperature for months in its original container. Crushed cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, perfect for making multiple milkshakes throughout the week.

Leftover milkshake can be poured into popsicle molds and frozen for Biscoff milkshake pops. These make excellent frozen treats and prevent waste.

Reviving Stored Shakes: If the milkshake has been stored and become too solid, let it soften slightly at room temperature, then return to the blender with a splash of milk. Pulse until the desired consistency returns.

Alternatively, treat solidified milkshake as a thick dessert similar to soft-serve ice cream and enjoy with a spoon.

Make-Ahead Components: Pre-measure and combine the liquid ingredients (milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon) and store refrigerated for up to 3 days. Crush cookies ahead and store in an airtight container. When ready to make the shake, combine with ice cream and cookie butter.

Recipe Notes

Equipment Requirements: A powerful blender is helpful for smoothly incorporating the thick cookie butter, but a regular blender works well if you soften the cookie butter properly and use the pulse function. The key is patience and not over-blending.

A tamper tool helps push ingredients toward the blades when working with thick mixtures like this, making the process easier and faster.

Cookie Butter Selection: Biscoff brand cookie butter (called Lotus Biscoff spread in some regions) provides the most authentic flavor. Store brands are usually acceptable but may have slightly different flavor profiles.

Smooth cookie butter is recommended for this recipe as it blends more easily. Crunchy can be used but may require additional blending time and create a different texture.

Temperature Management: Room temperature cookie butter blends much more easily than refrigerated. If your kitchen is cold, warm the cookie butter slightly before adding to the blender.

The ice cream should be firm but scoopable – if it’s too hard, let it soften for a few minutes. If it’s too soft, the shake will be thin.

Sweetness Balance: Biscoff cookie butter is quite sweet on its own. Taste before adding extra sweeteners. Some people prefer less caramel sauce or no additional sugar, while others enjoy the fully indulgent version.

The cookies add additional sweetness, so consider this when adjusting to your preference.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	520
Total Fat	24g
Saturated Fat	12g
Carbohydrates	68g
Sugar	58g
Fiber	1g
Protein	8g
Sodium	280mg
Cholesterol	55mg
Calcium	220mg
Iron	1.8mg

Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.

Recipe Card Summary

Course: Dessert, Beverage
Cuisine: American, Belgian-Inspired
Servings: 2 large or 3 medium
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

For Milkshake:

• 3 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 cup Biscoff cookie butter (smooth)
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 6 Biscoff cookies, crushed

For Topping:

• Whipped cream
• 2-3 Biscoff cookies (for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons cookie butter (for drizzle)
• Caramel sauce
• Cookie crumbs

Instructions:

1. Chill blender jar and serving glasses in freezer for 10-15 minutes.
2. Soften cookie butter in microwave for 10-15 seconds until pourable.
3. Crush 6 cookies into various-sized pieces, reserve some for garnish.
4. Let ice cream soften slightly at room temperature, 2-3 minutes.
5. Blend ice cream, softened cookie butter, milk, caramel sauce, vanilla, and cinnamon on low-medium speed for 30-45 seconds until smooth.
6. Add most of crushed cookies and pulse 5-8 times to incorporate without pulverizing.
7. Check consistency and adjust with more milk if needed.
8. Warm remaining cookie butter until drizzle-able. Drizzle inside glasses.
9. Pour milkshake into glasses, top with whipped cream, drizzle with cookie butter and caramel, sprinkle with cookie crumbs, and garnish with whole cookies.

Notes:

• Room temperature cookie butter blends easier
• Start with less milk – cookie butter makes shake thick
• Don’t over-blend or shake becomes thin
• Best enjoyed immediately

Nutrition: 520 calories, 8g protein, 68g carbs, 1g fiber per serving

Diet Tags

• Dessert
• Vegetarian
• Indulgent
• Sweet Treat
• Cold Beverage
• Cookie-Based
• Ice Cream Dessert
• Quick and Easy
• No-Bake
• Family-Friendly

Health Benefits

While this Biscoff milkshake is undeniably an indulgent dessert treat, it does provide some nutritional elements alongside its delicious taste. The dairy components from ice cream and milk contribute calcium for bone health and protein for muscle maintenance. A serving provides approximately 220mg of calcium, supporting daily calcium needs.

The milk and ice cream also provide vitamin D when using fortified products, which aids calcium absorption and supports immune function. The dairy proteins are complete proteins containing all essential amino acids.

The cinnamon used in the recipe contains antioxidants and compounds that may help regulate blood sugar levels and provide anti-inflammatory benefits, though the amounts in a milkshake serving are modest.

The vanilla extract contains trace amounts of antioxidants and has been traditionally used for its potential calming properties.

This treat is best enjoyed as an occasional indulgence rather than a regular part of the diet due to its high sugar and calorie content. However, the satisfaction and enjoyment it provides can be part of a balanced approach to eating that includes room for treats and celebration.

The richness and high fat content make this milkshake very satisfying, which can help prevent overconsumption of multiple less-satisfying treats when you’re craving something sweet and indulgent.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use crunchy cookie butter instead of smooth? Yes, but it will be more difficult to blend smoothly and may require additional blending time. Crunchy cookie butter also adds extra texture, which some people love. If using crunchy, you might want to reduce the amount of crushed cookies added separately to avoid too much texture.

2. What if my milkshake is too thick to blend? Add milk one tablespoon at a time and use the pulse function to help incorporate it without over-blending. If your blender has a tamper, use it to push ingredients toward the blades. You can also let the mixture sit for 30 seconds to allow the ingredients to soften slightly before trying again.

3. Can I make this dairy-free? Absolutely! Use your favorite dairy-free vanilla ice cream (coconut or almond-based work well) and dairy-free milk like almond or oat milk. Biscoff cookies and cookie butter are already vegan and dairy-free, making this conversion simple. The result will be just as rich and delicious.

4. How do I prevent the milkshake from separating? Use very cold ingredients and blend just until combined – over-blending incorporates air that can cause separation. Serve immediately after blending for best texture. The cookie butter helps stabilize the shake naturally, so separation is less of an issue than with standard milkshakes.

5. Where can I buy Biscoff cookie butter? Biscoff cookie butter (also labeled as Lotus Biscoff spread or speculoos spread) is available in most grocery stores in the peanut butter or specialty spreads section. You can also find it online. Look for both smooth and crunchy varieties, though smooth works best for milkshakes.

Final Thoughts

This Biscoff milkshake captures everything beloved about those distinctive caramelized cookies and transforms them into the ultimate frozen dessert drink. The combination of cookie butter’s intense flavor with creamy vanilla ice cream creates something that transcends a simple milkshake to become a true cookie lover’s dream come true.

What makes this recipe truly special is how it delivers restaurant-quality results with ingredients that are increasingly easy to find and techniques that anyone can master. The rise in popularity of Biscoff products means more people can experience these incredible flavors, and this milkshake is the perfect showcase for what makes them so special.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity paired with sophisticated flavor. You don’t need complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients – just quality ice cream, that magical cookie butter, and a few crushed cookies. Yet the result tastes like something you’d pay premium prices for at a gourmet dessert shop.

This milkshake also demonstrates how familiar ingredients can be transformed into something exciting and new. If you’ve only enjoyed Biscoff cookies as a simple snack or the spread on toast, this recipe shows how those same flavors can create an entirely different but equally delicious experience.

I encourage you to experiment with the variations, adjust the sweetness to your preference, and make this recipe your signature treat. Whether you’re introducing others to Biscoff flavors for the first time or creating the ultimate indulgence for fellow cookie butter enthusiasts, this milkshake delivers satisfaction that goes far beyond just satisfying a sweet tooth.

Please share your Biscoff milkshake experiences in the comments below. I’d love to hear about your favorite variations, creative topping ideas you’ve discovered, and how this recipe has become part of your dessert rotation. Whether you make it as a special occasion treat or a regular indulgence when the cookie butter craving strikes, I hope it brings joy and delicious satisfaction with every sip!