Cinnamon Honey Butter

Yield

12 servings · Approximately ¾ cup

Cook time

0 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ cup salted butter, softened
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

Method

1. Allow the salted butter to soften at room temperature until easily spreadable but not melted.
2. Place the softened butter in a 2-quart mixing bowl.
3. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed for 1–2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
4. Add the powdered sugar, honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sea salt.
5. Beat for another 2–3 minutes until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture becomes light, creamy, and airy.
6. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and mix briefly to ensure an even cinnamon flavor.
7. Transfer the whipped butter to a small serving bowl.
8. Serve immediately with warm dinner rolls, pancakes, waffles, or toast.
9. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container. Allow the butter to soften slightly before serving again.

Kitchen notes

Timing guide:
Cook time: 0 minutes

Practical Woman's Secret
Use softened butter rather than melted butter for the fluffiest texture. Whipping it before adding the remaining ingredients creates a light, creamy spread that melts beautifully over warm homemade rolls.