Have you ever tried cookie butter? It is soooo delicious!  Try just spreading it on your toast or fruits like apples and bananas, I am sure you will fall in love with it.  And of course, these cookie butter cookies are absolutely scrumptious , This was originally a peanut butter recipe.  I used cookie butter instead.  Since it is sweeter than peanut butter, I cut back on the sugar. 

Makes about 24 cookies

• 1+1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup demerara or brown sugar
• 200 g cookie butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF
2. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside
3. Using an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream butter, cookie butter and sugar together until fluffy and creamy
4. Mix in egg and vanilla extract, scraping sides and bottom of bowl
5. Add flour mixture in 2-3 portions, mix until blended
6. Gently shape about one tablespoon each of dough into balls
7. Place on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper, about 2 inches apart (you can gently flattened cookies with fork if desired)
8. Bake for about 9-10 minutes