This Honey Butter Recipe is rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla in every bite.

The creamy spread in a small pot with a wooden spoon.
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Whipped Honey Butter in 10 Minutes!

The first time I made Honey Butter from scratch, I was convinced it would be one of those fussy recipes that sounds easy until you’re elbows-deep in a sticky mess. But nope, ten minutes later, I was standing in my kitchen, licking the spatula and wondering why I hadn’t made it sooner.

This homemade Honey Butter is buttery, sweet, and just fancy enough to make any meal feel special, without the extra work.

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Ingredients for honey butter recipe: butter, honey, powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.

Ingredients

  • Unsalted Butter: Controls saltiness; omit added salt if using salted butter.
  • Honey: Provides sweetness and flavor.
  • Powdered Sugar: Adds sweetness and creaminess.
  • Vanilla Extract: Optional but adds flavor.
  • Cinnamon: Adds a nice flavor; adjust to preference or try pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice for a fun flavor twist.
  • Salt: Balances & enhances flavors.

Quick Tip

Make sure the butter is at room temperature for optimal mixing. If melted, it won’t mix well; if too cold or hard, the same applies. 

How To Make This Honey Butter Recipe

  1. Combine butter, powdered sugar, honey, vanilla (if using), cinnamon, and salt in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment on low speed until mixed.
  2. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  3. Serve immediately in a dish, optionally drizzle with more honey, or refrigerate for later use.
Ingredients in a bowl, shown before and after whipping into a creamy mixture.

Storage

How To Use Honey Butter:

The creamy spread in a small pot with a wooden spoon.
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5 from 4 votes

Honey Butter Recipe

By Chelsea Lords
This Honey Butter Recipe is a creamy mix of rich butter, sweet honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of salt, so good on homemade bread or dinner rolls!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • Stand mixer and whisk attachment, or electric hand mixers

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature, see note 1
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt omit if you use salted butter

Instructions 

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment (or use a hand mixer), combine all ingredients. Beat on low speed until combined, then increase to medium speed for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
  • Serve immediately in a small dish, optionally drizzling with extra honey. Alternatively, refrigerate for later use (see storage below).

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Recipe Notes

Note 1: Softened butter should be slightly cool to the touch and hold its shape when poked. Cut into cubes and let sit at room temperature for about 45 minutes to 1 hour to soften quickly. For a faster method, microwave for 8 seconds, flip, then microwave for another 8 seconds. Watch carefully to prevent melting.
Storage: For refrigeration, transfer the butter onto parchment paper or plastic wrap, roll into a log, and chill in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month or at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Freezing: Roll butter into a log on parchment paper or plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 2 hours. Transfer to a freezer-safe container, label, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.6g | Protein: 2.9g | Fat: 6.6g | Sodium: 2.3mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 6g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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7 Comments

  1. Lisalia says:

    5 stars
    This was just so easy and so delicious. Why haven’t I tried this before? Yummy on my breakfast toast. Thanks for this recipe!

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    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      You’re so welcome! 🙂

      Reply
  2. wilhelmina says:

    5 stars
    I am obsessed with this honey butter! I just keep coming up with new things to put it on!

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  3. Suzy says:

    5 stars
    This is so good on freshly baked bread! We devoured it!

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  4. Sabrina says:

    5 stars
    thank you for this product and honey butter, such a nice butter treat and much appreciated!

    Reply
  5. Surya-Patricia Lane Hood says:

    I have never heard of Danish Creamery and I can find the butter in my local store. You are right in saying that it is great butter. When I lived and worked in Denmark for nearly 30 years, I fell in love with the Danish dairy products and out of this world pastries and bread, among so many others things. The Danish butter far surpasses anything we have here commercially. Thank you for making me aware of Danish Creamery.

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    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      You’re so welcome! 🙂 Thanks for the comment Surya-Patricia 🙂

      Reply