These Biscoff crumb bars are crazy rich but I can’t resist them! A thick and chewy cookie base topped with a layer of melty Biscoff spread, then roasted marshmallows and a crunchy crumb topping with a Biscoff drizzle…holy heaven!
We’ve been loving making campfire banana boats this summer and on a whim I made the most delicious Biscoff version. Immediately we all obsessed that it was the best banana boat ever but it didn’t stop there. By the next morning I’d barely slept as I kept dreaming of turning them into a dessert bar.
I debated sooooo much on every aspect of these bars but nothing as much as the base. Finally I decided on a snickerdoodle cookie base and I’m telling you, I am trying so hard to be humble but they taste amazing. Even my family agrees, best Biscoff dessert ever. Heck, I’ll even go so far as to say, best dessert ever! Yes, I said it!
That slightly salty crumb topping is essential to balance this overly sweet bar and the marshmallow amount is totally up to you. I like a little less while my kids want more goo!
What is Biscoff Cookie Butter?
Biscoff is a spread, similar in texture and consistency to peanut butter, made of ground up Biscoff cookies (also known as speculoos cookies) mixed with fat, flour and sugar. Lotus biscoff cookies is the most common brand I’ve seen.
What Flavor is Biscoff?
Biscoff spread and cookies have a warm caramel-y flavor with hints of brown sugar and cinnamon. You can’t beat the biscoff flavor! We have all kinds of biscoff recipes…biscoff cookies, biscoff cheesecake, biscoff ice cream, and biscoff banana bread!
Where to Buy Biscoff?
You can find Biscoff at most grocery stores. I’ve seen it at Kroger stores, Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s, Harmon’s, etc. You’ll find it either by the peanut butter and other nut butters or on the cookie aisle.
When you find it, grab a jar for this recipe and then grab another one and make our Biscoff stuff snickerdoodle cookies. You’ll thank me later!
Ingredients for Biscoff Crumb Bars
Now that we have all those logistics out of the way and you know what you are looking for and where to look for it, here are the other ingredients you will need…
- Butter: should be unsalted and softened so that is whips together with the sugars to be light and fluffy
- Sugar: just regular white granulated sugar
- Brown Sugar: adds richness and flavor
- Vanilla Extract: adds flavor
- Eggs: one egg and an extra yolk will provide a perfect structure for the base of these dessert bars
- Flour: just all-purpose flour
- Salt: enhances all the flavors
- Baking Powder: acts as a leavening agent and gives the bars their rise and fluffiness
- Baking Soda: same purpose as the baking powder
- Cream of Tartar: adds a little tang to the bars that is a snickerdoodle signature
- Cornstarch: keeps the bars chewy but also fluffy
- Biscoff: adds flavor, warmth, and the most delicious flavor
- Mini Marshmallows: You will really want minis so that they melt perfectly. Regular size mallows just won’t melt and roast like we want.
Crumb Topping
- Brown Sugar: adds sweetness, and richness of flavor
- Sugar: adds sweetness
- Flour: adds structure to the crumb topping
- Cinnamon: adds flavor
- Salt: enhances all the flavors
- Butter: holds all the ingredients together into clumps and helps the topping get crunchy when it bakes
The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post. You can also save or print the recipe there.
How to Make Biscoff Crumb Bars
This dessert bar recipe is made of layers of goodness. I like to start by making the crumb topping just so it’s ready to go when I need it. Then move to the thick and chewy cookie base layer that acts as a crust for bars. The ingredients for the cookie base mixture are simple and probably in your pantry and refrigerator already. It is rich and comforting.
After partially baking the base, we top it with a layer of warmed Biscoff spread and then a layer of mini marshmallows. The marshmallows gets roasted and melty and so delicious!
I’m getting a little ahead of myself. Before we stick the bars back into the oven, we top the marshmallows with a crumb topping. It adds a needed texture to the bars leaving crunchy nuggets in that sea of gooey roasted marshmallow. Drizzle a little more warm Biscoff spread all over the top for the final layer.
Ok, then into the oven it goes to finish baking and getting all delicious. I like to tent mine with a little foil to prevent it from getting too brown on top for the first part of this second bake.
Storing and Freezing Crumb Bars
Store any leftover Biscoff crumb bars in an airtight container just on the counter top at room temperature. They will keep for 2-3 days. Store them in the fridge and they will keep for up to a week.
We have honestly never had any leftovers to freeze, so I can’t say for sure how they would do in the freezer, but my guess is that they would not freeze well because of the marshmallow. You are forced to eat them all!
Take me to my happy place! You might think that that is Disneyland or the slopes at Deer Valley, but no! No, my happy place is sitting in my kitchen with Cade and the kiddos gobbling up these Biscoff crumb bars with a tall glass of milk! Our favorite sweet treat!
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Description
These Biscoff crumb bars have a thick and chewy base topped with a layer of melty Biscoff spread, then roasted marshmallows and a crunchy crumb topping with a Biscoff drizzle…holy heaven!
For the Topping
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In a small bowl, using a fork or your fingers, combine the sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt and butter. Set aside for later.
3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar, 3 Tablespoons Sugar, 1/2 Cup Flour, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon Salt, 4 Tablespoons Butter
For the Cookie Base
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8×8″ baking pan with parchment paper.
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Mix the butter and sugars until smooth for 1 minute.
1/2 Cup Butter, 1/2 Cup Sugar, 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
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Add the egg, yolk and vanilla and mix again until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
1 Egg, 1 teaspoon Vanilla
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Add all dry ingredients on low speed until well incorporated.
1 1/2 Cup Flour, 3/4 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, 3/4 teaspoon Baking Soda, 1 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar, 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
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Press the cookie base into the prepared baking dish and bake for 12 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the Biscoff for 20-30 seconds in the microwave.
1 Cup Biscoff
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Remove the partially baked cookie base from the oven and gently place on the counter. Top with about a half cup of Biscoff you warmed up in the microwave and spread around to cover the base. Then sprinkle with the mallows followed by the crumb topping and drizzle with about 1/4 cup of Biscoff.
2-3 Cups Mini Marshmallows
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Bake another 12-15 minutes. I tent mine with foil for the first half. Remove from oven to cool. Drizzle with a little the remaining Biscoff and serve.
Calories: 405kcal
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