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Oreo Cheesecake Butter
 
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Serves: Makes a very generous cup
Ingredients
  • 6 Oreo cookies
  • 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, softened
Instructions
  1. Crumble 4 of the Oreos in the work bowl of a food processor; process to pea gravel size; add cream cheese and butter and continue to process until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Crumble remaining 2 Oreos into mixture; pulse until just incorporated. Turn into a bowl or cutting board and serve with bread.

 
Ginger Butter
 
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Serves: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
  • A generous 1-inch piece gingerroot, peeled and sliced thin (about 8 coins)
  • 6 gingersnaps (about 2-inches in diameter)
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, softened
Instructions
  1. Process ginger in a food processor until minced. Crumble 4 gingersnaps into the work bowl; process cookies to pea gravel size. Add butter and continue to process until thoroughly combined. Crumble in remaining 2 gingersnaps; process until just incorporated. Serve with bread.

 
Vanilla Wafer Butter with Lemon and Rosemary
 
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Serves: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
  • 8 vanilla wafers
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, softened
Instructions
  1. Crumble 6 of the vanilla wafers into the work bowl of a food processor and add lemon zest and rosemary; process cookies to pea gravel size. Add butter and continue to process until thoroughly combined. Crumble in remaining 2 vanilla wafers; pulse until just incorporated. Serve with bread

 

About Pam Anderson

Pam Anderson considers herself Every Cook. A New York Times bestselling author, she has been cooking nearly everyday for over 30 years. With seven published books, she brings satisfying recipes and sage advice to both novice and veteran cooks. Whether you’re on a quest for the perfect brownie, wanting to get dinner on the table effortlessly, hoping to entertain more simply, attempting to shed pounds permanently, or looking to eat delicious meatless, Pam can help. AARP’s official food expert, she is a chef contributor at Runner’s World magazine. Pam is former Executive Editor of Cook’s Illustrated magazine. Her food articles have appeared in many food magazines. She teaches cooking classes across the country and appears frequently on TV and radio. She currently is blogging at her new site, Copper House Events.

3 Comments

  2. Ann says

    Wow – those look amazing! I never thought of adding something like cookies to butter. When I flavor a butter, it’s usually with orange zest…

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