Description
Cinnamon butter elevates morning toast with its sweet, creamy magic from simple ingredients. Warm kitchen aromas invite you to spread this delightful condiment on fresh bread, creating a moment of pure comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dairy Ingredient:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey (or maple syrup for a twist)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt (optional, to enhance flavor)
Instructions
- Whip the softened butter in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer or vigorous whisking until it becomes airy and creamy, creating a smooth base for the flavored spread.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, honey, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, blending thoroughly until the mixture achieves a uniform, velvety consistency.
- Sample the cinnamon butter and fine-tune the flavor profile by adjusting the sweetness or cinnamon intensity to suit your personal taste preferences.
- Carefully transfer the aromatic spread into a sealed storage container, alternatively shaping it into a cylindrical log wrapped tightly in plastic film for convenient portioning and storage.
- Allow the cinnamon butter to chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to enhance its texture and melding of flavors, or serve immediately at ambient temperature for an instant, luxurious treat.
Notes
- Choose high-quality unsalted butter at room temperature to ensure smooth, easy mixing without lumps.
- Experiment with different honey varieties like wildflower or clover to create unique flavor profiles that complement the cinnamon.
- For a healthier version, substitute powdered sugar with maple syrup or a sugar-free alternative like stevia for reduced calories.
- Make this spread dairy-free by using plant-based butter alternatives such as coconut or almond butter, maintaining the same creamy texture and warm cinnamon essence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg