Name: Homemade Whipped Honey Butter Recipe
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) homemade butter softened (or store-bought unsalted butter); 1/3 cup pure honey (we use local raw honey for the best honey flavor); ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt (optional, to taste); ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for a warm twist)

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This homemade whipped honey butter is one of the best ways to add a touch of sweetness to your table. Made with simple ingredients, this easy recipe delivers the perfect balance of creamy butter and rich honey. It’s our favorite way to elevate fresh homemade warm rolls, toast, or any of your favorite breads. Whether you're spreading it on morning toast, warm biscuits, or using it to top pancakes, this delicious recipe is a must-try. If you've ever made homemade butter, you’ll love how this sweet spread comes together in minutes for a rich, flavorful treat.

Freshly whipped cinnamon honey butter piped into small serving bowls with slices of sourdough bread.

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You can definitely elevate your game by using homemade butter in this recipe, as I do. It is simple to make and is absolutely delicious! Making homemade butter brings the butter flavor to a whole new level. For a festive touch, I like to pipe it through a decorative tip, which always looks beautiful on my holiday tables or for any special occasions.

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Ingredients for Homemade Honey Butter

½ cup (1 stick) homemade butter softened (or store-bought unsalted butter)

⅓ cup pure honey (we use local raw honey for the best honey flavor)

¼ teaspoon fine sea salt (optional, to taste)

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for a warm twist)

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STEP 1: Let your cold butter sit at room temperature until soft but not melted. Add the softened butter to the bottom of the bowl of a stand mixer (or you can use a hand mixer) beat on medium-high until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

Pouring golden honey into a mixing bowl of softened butter for homemade whipped honey butter.

STEP 2: Drizzle in the sweet honey, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Continue whipping for another 1–2 minutes until fully combined and airy.

STEP 3: Spoon or pipe into a jar or ramekin. Serve this delicious butter immediately, or cover with plastic wrap or place in an airtight container and refrigerate.

STEP 4: Let soften slightly before serving if chilled.

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Homemade Whipped Honey Butter Recipe

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bowl, butter, honey, recipe, rolls, salt

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 12

Servings:

Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

½ cup (1 stick) homemade butter softened (or store-bought unsalted butter)
⅓ cup pure honey we use local raw honey for the best honey flavor
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt optional, to taste
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional, for a warm twist

Instructions

STEP 1: Let your cold butter sit at room temperature until soft but not melted.
STEP 2: Add the softened butter to the bottom of the bowl of a stand mixer (or you can use a hand mixer) beat on medium-high until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
STEP 3: Drizzle in the sweet honey, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Continue whipping for another 1–2 minutes until fully combined and airy.
STEP 4: Spoon or pipe into a jar or ramekin. Serve this delicious butter immediately, or cover with plastic wrap or place in an airtight container and refrigerate. Let soften slightly before serving if chilled.