Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup Lotus Biscoff spread
Add-ins and Topping
- ⅔ cup chopped dark chocolate (4 ounce dark chocolate bar)
- 2-4 finely crushed Lotus Biscoff cookies (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with the light brown sugar and white sugar. Mix on medium speed for about 3-5 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add Egg, Vanilla, and Biscoff Spread: Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until fully combined. Then, stir in the Lotus Biscoff spread and mix briefly until incorporated evenly.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula or mixer on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chopped dark chocolate into the cookie dough, reserving a few pieces to place on top of the cookies before baking for an appealing look.
- Shape Cookies: Use an ice cream scoop or tablespoon to scoop portions of cookie dough onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart to allow room for spreading.
- Add Toppings: Press the reserved chocolate chunks gently on top of each cookie dough ball and sprinkle with finely crushed Lotus Biscoff cookies for added texture and flavor.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are just set but still soft.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use room temperature egg and butter for better texture and easier mixing.
- Do not overmix dough after adding flour to prevent tough cookies.
- Feel free to substitute dark chocolate with semi-sweet chocolate chips if preferred.
- Crushing Lotus Biscoff cookies for topping adds extra crunch and flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American