The best Honey Butter Recipe you’ve ever had, ready in 10 minutes. It’s creamy, sweet, and rich with cinnamon and vanilla flavor.
author’s note
Restaurant Style Honey Butter Without The Wait!
I’ve only been to Texas Roadhouse a couple of times, but the warm rolls and honey butter steal the show every single time. By the time my entree shows up, I’m good. Nothing beats that honey butter.
I used to think homemade honey butter would be fussy and messy, but it isn’t. Ten minutes later I was licking the spatula and wondering why I didn’t make it sooner.
This homemade honey butter recipe is buttery, sweet, and just fancy enough to make any meal feel special. It tastes just as good as the Texas Roadhouse version, maybe better. Spread it on cornbread, toast, pancakes, or even brown sugar carrots. One swipe and it elevates the whole plate.
Here’s What You Need:
| Ingredient | Swaps or tips |
|---|---|
| Unsalted butter, room temp | Salted butter works; but adjust the added salt. Butter should be soft, not melty. |
| Honey | Crystals in your honey? Warm the jar in a bowl of warm water and stir till smooth. |
| Powdered sugar | You can scale this up or down depending on how sweet you want it. Sift if lumpy. |
| Vanilla extract | Or try vanilla bean paste. |
| Cinnamon | Swap with pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice. Start small and adjust to taste. |
| Salt | Finish with flaky salt on top right before serving. |
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
- Combine butter, sugar, honey, vanilla (if using), cinnamon, and salt in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment on low speed until mixed.
- Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
- Serve immediately in a dish, optionally drizzle with more honey and flaky sea salt.
Storage
- Room Temp: Keep honey butter recipe covered up to 1 week.
- Fridge: Store in a container up to 1 month. Soften at room temp before serving.
- Freeze: Shape into a log on parchment or pack in a small airtight container. Freeze up to 2 months.
- Thaw: Move to the fridge until soft. Let sit at room temp before serving. Whip 15 to 30 seconds if you want it extra fluffy.
How To Use Honey Butter:
Side Dishes
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Desserts
Cornbread Muffins
Pancakes And Waffles
Banana Waffle Recipe
Lunch
White Bread
Honey Butter Recipe
Video
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).
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Honey Butter Recipe FAQs
Yes. You can use just butter, honey, and salt. It will be softer and a little less sweet, but still so good.
Yes. Brown the butter, let it cool until solid and soft, then whip it in. Browning loses moisture, so start with 2 extra tablespoons butter.
I’ve tried both and both work great!
This likely means the butter was too cold. Keep whipping or rest 5 minutes, then whip again.
Variations
Flavor Spins
- Brown Sugar Cinnamon: Add 1 tbsp light brown sugar for a more caramel flavor.
- Maple Honey Butter Recipe: Swap half the honey for maple syrup.
- Citrus Twist: Add 1 tsp orange zest. It’s so good on homemade pancakes.
- Whipped Honey Butter: Beat on high with a whisk attachment for 3 to 5 minutes until extra fluffy.
