Description
This easy Cinnamon Butter recipe combines softened unsalted butter with powdered sugar, honey, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to create a fluffy, flavorful spread perfect for toast, pancakes, or muffins. It’s a quick no-cook recipe that brightens breakfast and snacks with warm, sweet cinnamon notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional, if using unsalted butter)
Instructions
- Soften the Butter: Ensure your unsalted butter is softened to room temperature to allow for easy mixing and smooth incorporation of all ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the softened butter, powdered sugar, honey, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt if desired.
- Beat the Mixture: Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer, beat the ingredients together until they are well combined and fluffy in texture, which usually takes a few minutes.
- Scrape and Stir: Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are integrated. Give the butter a quick final stir to even out the texture.
- Store or Serve: Transfer the cinnamon butter to a bowl or ramekin for immediate use as a spread, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Before serving again, let it soften to room temperature.
Notes
- To store: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Before reusing stored cinnamon butter, let it soften at room temperature to restore spreadability.
- Use this spread on toast, pancakes, muffins, or any baked goods for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
