How to Make Honey Butter
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After years of streamlining recipes in my own kitchen, I can promise that this honey butter is as simple as it gets. With just four ingredients and a few minutes, you can whip up a sweet, creamy spread that’s been a go-to in my home for years. It’s delicious on everything from banana muffins to warm Parker House Rolls, especially around the holidays.
This butter is a year-round favorite, perfect on everything from slices of crusty toast, biscuits, cornbread, pumpkin bread, and banana muffins, but I especially love making it during the holidays. It’s a must-have on the table, served alongside the other festive condiments and a warm basket of Parker House Rolls.
Why this is the Best Honey Butter Recipe
- Incredibly easy to make in about 5 minutes!
- Simple ingredients that add a big impact to so many dishes.
- Extremely versatile – use it on everything from breakfast to dessert.
Homemade Honey Butter Ingredients
You only need a handful of common pantry staples to make this delicious recipe.
- Salted Butter – softened at room temperature.
- Honey – Clover, wildflower, flavored…any kind of honey will do!
- Powdered Sugar – The powdered sugar keeps this butter nice and smooth and light.
- Vanilla Extract (optional)
- Ground Cinnamon (optional) – this is optional, but adding a half teaspoon of cinnamon to the butter adds a nice touch of spice!
Hint: The cinnamon and vanilla make this butter taste just like the whipped Cinnamon Honey Butter at Texas Roadhouse.
How to Make Honey Butter
This homemade honey butter recipe is so simple to make with just a few minutes of prep time.
Step 1
In the bowl of a stand mixer or a mixing bowl with a handheld mixer, beat the softened butter on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Periodically scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure every bit is whipped fully.
Step 2
Add the honey, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon to the whipped butter.
Beat the mixture on low until combined, then increase the speed to medium-high and whip for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides halfway through to incorporate everything fully.
Step 3
Store the prepared honey butter in an airtight container in the fridge. Let it soften at room temperature before using.
Tips & Tricks
- Bring the butter to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Don’t skip the powdered sugar. It makes everything smooth and it doesn’t impact the honey flavor.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl while whipping, this will ensure the everything is mixed well.
Honey Butter Variations
- Omit the cinnamon and vanilla for a less sweet butter.
- Try adding pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon.
- Use hot honey, cayenne, or crushed red pepper flakes for hot honey butter – great for cornbread!
- Add chopped fresh or dried herbs and spices like thyme or cardamom for herbed honey butter variations.
- Add zest from a lemon or an orange for a little zing.
Substitutions
- Swap the honey for maple syrup.
- Use unsalted butter instead of salted to control the sodium. Add ¼ teaspoon to ½ teaspoon of sea salt to taste.
- Use a plant-based butter and agave or maple syrup for a plant-based version.
How to Store Honey Butter
Store honey butter in an airtight container or sealed glass jar and refrigerate for up to 3-4 weeks. Let it soften at room temperature before using.
You can also freeze the prepared honey butter for up to 6 months. When you are ready to use it, let it soften completely at room temperature then re-whip it with the electric mixer until smooth.
How to Use Honey Butter
- I love this on toast and breads in the morning. It’s great on a crusty slice of sourdough, or on a slice of toasted anadama bread, or a hunk of cornbread.
- Spread on buttermilk pancakes instead of syrup. And in the fall, the cinnamon in this spread is perfect for pumpkin pancakes and applesauce pancakes.
- Drizzle over Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
- Spread a spoonful on a grilled Peanut Butter and Fluff Sandwich for a great flavor addition
- As a coating for Roasted Brussels Sprouts or Sweet Potatoes.
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Best Honey Butter Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Periodically scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add the honey, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Beat on low until combined, then increase to medium-high and whip for another 2 minutes, scraping down the sides halfway through.
- Store honey butter in an airtight container and refrigerate. Let it soften at room temperature before using.
Notes
- Unsalted butter can be used in place of salted, add salt to taste
- This honey butter recipe can be frozen for 6 months wrapped tightly. Thaw at room temperature when ready to use.
