Whipped Cinnamon Butter
Whipping softened butter before the cinnamon goes in keeps this spread smooth and airy. Its honeyed warmth melts down a pancake stack like a little swirl of cinnamon filling.
Recipe link
Prep time10 min
Cook time0 min
Total time50 MINUTES
- Course
- Condiments Sauces
- Cuisine
- American
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 112
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks, softened)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Soften the Butter: Let the butter sit at room temperature until soft and spreadable, but not melted.1 cup unsalted butter
- Whip the Butter: Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl and whip with a hand mixer or stand mixer for 1–2 minutes, until smooth, lighter in color, and slightly fluffy.softened butter
- Add the Flavorings: Add the honey, powdered sugar, vanilla, ground cinnamon, fine sea salt, and nutmeg if using.2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp powdered sugar, 1 tbsp vanilla paste, 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp sea salt, pinch nutmeg
- Whip Until Smooth: Continue whipping for another 1–2 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed, until the butter is fluffy, smooth, and evenly seasoned.finished cinnamon butter
- Chill and Serve: Transfer to a small ramekin, airtight container, or parchment paper log. Chill until set, then soften slightly before serving.whipped cinnamon butter
Notes
- Use Softened Butter: The butter should be soft enough to whip, but not melted. Melted butter can separate and will not give the same fluffy texture.
- Powdered Sugar: Powdered sugar keeps the butter smooth and helps avoid a gritty texture.
- Cinnamon Level: Use 1 teaspoon cinnamon for a clear cinnamon flavor, or increase to 1½ teaspoons if you want it stronger.
- Salt Matters: A small amount of salt keeps the butter from tasting flat and balances the honey and sugar.
- Storage: Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with Piña Colada Pancakes, Classic Buttermilk-Style Pancakes, banana bread, waffles, biscuits, toast, cornbread, roasted sweet potatoes, or grilled pineapple.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Yield
About 1 cup cinnamon butter — Serving size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories
- 112
- Carbohydrates
- 3 g
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Saturated Fat
- 7 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 3 g
- Cholesterol
- 30 mg
- Sodium
- 36 mg
- Potassium
- 6 mg
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Total Sugars
- 3 g
- Vitamin A
- 355 IU
- Vitamin C
- 0 mg
- Calcium
- 5 mg
- Iron
- 0 mg
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring spoons
- Airtight container, ramekin, or parchment paper