It was supposed to be seasonal. You had other ideas.
Organic cashews. Real lemon. Organic coconut nectar. House-toasted coconut for texture. A finish of Jacobsen sea salt flakes. What comes out of that jar tastes exactly like a lemon coconut cookie in spreadable form — bright and citrus-forward up front, lightly sweet in the middle, clean and a little salty at the end. Big Spoon Roasters released it as a limited batch. The response made it permanent.
Good on toast with fresh fruit. Stirred into a yogurt bowl. Used as a peanut butter swap in homemade cookies, where it holds up to heat and changes the whole result. Or just a spoon. Nobody is keeping a ledger. The 3-oz jar is TSA-approved, gift-ready, and the right size to hand to someone who needs to understand what all the noise is about. A portion of every jar sold goes directly to Harper's Home — a nonprofit that provides free housing to families of children receiving treatment at Duke Children's Hospital.
- 2023 NC Specialty Food Association Award Winner — 1st Place, Pantry Category
- A portion of every jar sold benefits Harper's Home
- Organic cashews from fair-labor-certified growers in Vietnam
- Non-GMO, Vegan, Soy Free, Palm Oil Free, No Refined Sugar
- Gluten Free
- 3 oz — TSA-approved, travel-ready, the right size for gifting or sampling before you commit
- No peanuts, no fillers, no refined sugar in the jar
The Snack
Big Spoon Roasters is a small-batch nut butter maker based in Durham, North Carolina. They source Certified Organic, fair-labor-certified cashews from a community of growers in Vietnam — cashews they describe as the best they have come across after sourcing from around the world. The coconut is toasted in-house before blending. The lemon is real. The sea salt is Jacobsen, the flaky kind, not the fine-pour variety.
This one started its life as a seasonal limited batch under the name Lemon Coconut. It sold through. Customers asked when it was coming back, consistently enough that Big Spoon added it to the year-round line in March 2024. The name changed to Lemon Cookie at that point — because Lemon Cookie is a more accurate description of what it actually tastes like. The recipe did not change.
Use it on toast with sliced strawberries, fresh figs, or banana. Swirl it into a yogurt bowl. Sub it for peanut butter in cookie dough — it holds up to heat and adds a lemon-coconut character that shifts the whole cookie. Eating it directly from the jar with a spoon is also a completely documented use case.
Ingredients & Allergens
Ingredients: Organic Cashews, Organic Coconut Nectar, House Toasted Coconut, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Lemon, Jacobsen Sea Salt
Allergens: Contains cashews and coconut. May contain traces of peanuts and other tree nuts.
Nutrition Facts — Serving Size: 2 Tbsp (28g / 1 oz) | Servings per container: approximately 3
- Calories: 160
- Total Fat: 13g (17% DV)
- Saturated Fat: 3g (15% DV)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg (0% DV)
- Sodium: 55mg (2% DV)
- Total Carbohydrates: 10g (4% DV)
- Dietary Fiber: <1g (3% DV)
- Total Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Iron: 8% DV | Potassium: 4% DV
Non-GMO. Vegan. Soy Free. Palm Oil Free. No Refined Sugar. Gluten Free.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Lemon Cookie Cashew Butter
What does it actually taste like?
Lemon cookie is the most accurate description Big Spoon Roasters found — which is why they changed the name from Lemon Coconut to Lemon Cookie in 2024. The lemon is real and comes forward without being sharp. The house-toasted coconut adds a light chew and a warm undertone underneath. The Jacobsen sea salt closes it out cleanly. Net result: citrus-forward, lightly sweet, clean finish. No fake lemon flavor, no powdered citric acid aftertaste.
Is this safe if I have a nut allergy?
No — this product is not appropriate for anyone with a cashew, peanut, or tree nut allergy. It contains cashews and coconut, and is produced in a facility that also processes peanuts and other tree nuts. If you have a coconut sensitivity, note that coconut is listed as a primary allergen on this product. When in doubt, consult your allergist before purchasing.
What do I do with it?
Toast with fresh fruit is the straightforward answer — sliced strawberries, fresh figs, and banana all work well. Stirred into a yogurt bowl, it disappears into the base and adds a lemon-coconut note to the whole thing. It also substitutes for peanut butter in cookie dough, where it holds up to heat and shifts the flavor of the finished cookie. Eating it with a spoon directly from the jar is also a fully valid use case.
What is Harper's Home?
Harper's Home is a nonprofit located near Duke Children's Hospital that provides free, comfortable, and conveniently located housing to families of children receiving treatment there. Big Spoon Roasters built the partnership directly into this product — a portion of every jar sold goes to Harper's Home. It is not a one-time campaign or a seasonal initiative.
Why is the jar only 3 oz?
The 3-oz format is TSA-approved, which makes it a real option for travel rather than a suggestion. It is also the right size for gifting — the jar you hand to someone who needs to understand what you have been talking about, without committing them to a full-size purchase upfront. If you finish it and want more, restocking is easy.
Was this really a limited release, or is that marketing?
It was a real limited seasonal batch. It sold through. Customer demand was consistent enough that Big Spoon Roasters moved it to the permanent year-round lineup in March 2024 and renamed it Lemon Cookie — because that is what it tastes like. The recipe is unchanged from the original seasonal version.
Is it vegan? Does it contain dairy?
Yes, it is fully vegan. No dairy, no honey, no animal products. The sweetener is organic coconut nectar. The fat comes from cashews and organic virgin coconut oil. Every ingredient in the jar is plant-based.
How do I store it, and how long does it last?
Store at room temperature for everyday use, or refrigerate to extend shelf life. Because there are no added preservatives, refrigeration is recommended if you do not plan to finish the jar within a few weeks. If it firms up in the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before spreading. Check the best-by date on your specific jar for the shelf life window.
