Description
A simple and delicious homemade cinnamon butter recipe made by blending softened butter with powdered sugar, honey, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Perfect as a sweet spread for toast, muffins, pancakes, or any breakfast bread.
Ingredients
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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: Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, powdered sugar, honey, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt (if using unsalted butter).
- Mix Until Fluffy: Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer, beat the ingredients together until well combined and fluffy.
- Scrape and Stir: Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and give the butter a quick stir to ensure even mixing.
- Store or Serve: Transfer the cinnamon butter to a bowl or ramekin for immediate use or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Soften to room temperature before serving again.
Notes
- To Store: Place the butter in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to one week.
- Softening Before Use: Let refrigerated cinnamon butter soften at room temperature before spreading to make it easier to spread.
- Uses: This cinnamon butter is excellent on toast, muffins, pancakes, waffles, and other breakfast breads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (approximately 14g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
