Cinnamon Honey Butter

Name: Cinnamon Honey Butter Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 sticks salted butter, softened; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 cup honey; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 pinch salt

This whipped cinnamon honey butter is a quick copycat of Texas Roadhouse's signature spread, made by beating softened butter with honey, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. It's the ideal topping for warm rolls and holiday breads.

🍴Copycat

🌍American 🏷️Cinnamon butter 🏷️Honey butter 🏷️Compound butter 🏷️Thanksgiving Holiday

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Total

5 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$14–$23

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 sticks salted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt

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Instructions

1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine two sticks of softened salted butter, powdered sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
2
Add a pinch of salt.
3
Using a hand mixer, whip all the ingredients together until well combined, light, and fluffy.
4
Serve at room temperature with your favorite rolls or bread.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Soften butter to room temperature (70–72°F) before beating—this ensures maximum fluffiness and prevents lumps from forming.
Beat the butter alone for 2–3 minutes until pale and fluffy before adding other ingredients; this incorporates air for the ideal texture.
Serve at room temperature for the softest, most spreadable consistency; cinnamon honey butter hardens when cold.

Substitutions

Powdered sugar → granulated sugar (use 1/3 cup; results will be grainier)
Honey → maple syrup or agave nectar (use equal amount; flavor will shift slightly)
Ground cinnamon → apple pie spice (use 1 tsp for milder spice blend)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months; soften to room temperature before serving.

Equipment

stand mixer or hand mixer (optional but recommended for fluffy texture)

Common Questions

How do I make cinnamon honey butter without a mixer?

Use a fork or wooden spoon to vigorously beat softened butter in a bowl until creamy. Add remaining ingredients gradually and stir until fully combined. A stand mixer or hand mixer produces fluffier results but is not required.