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    A Full Living » Blog » Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

    Published: Nov 3, 2022 by Briana · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Whipped Honey Butter Recipe

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    whipped honey butter topped with flaky sea salt and being drizzled with honey, with cornbread muffins on the scene.

    This delicious Homemade Whipped Honey Butter Recipe has a luxurious fluffy texture, and is the perfect topping for dinner rolls, cornbread muffins, or a slice of homemade bread! This butter spreads well, and is ready in 5-minutes or less!

    whipped honey butter in a small glass jar, with cornbread muffins in the background, and honey being drizzled on top.

    A dollop of honey butter makes everything better, seriously. This lovely, sweet butter is absolutely delicious, and unintentionally the star of the show!

    No more spreading rockhard butter onto your toast and ripping the bread! This honey butter is is velvety smooth and spreadable.

    Looking for more recipes to try? Make sure to pair this whipped honey butter with our sweet honey cornbread muffins. You may also enjoy this cowboy butter dipping sauce or this hot honey sauce!

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    • ❤️Why we love this recipe
    • 🍯Ingredients
    • ✨Substitutions & variations
    • 🔪Prep work
    • 📋Instructions
    • ✨Tips & tricks
    • 💭Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Recipes To Consider
    • 📖 Recipe

    ❤️Why we love this recipe

    • Made with 4 simple ingredients - It doesn't get easier than this! You probably have everything you need on hand already to make this tasty recipe. All of the ingredients can be found at any grocery store as well.
    • Quick & easy recipe - This honey butter is ready in under 5 minutes, which is absolutely fantastic!
    • The perfect way to elevate dinner or even your holiday table - Whether you're serving a crowd during the holidays, or just looking to take a slice of bread, a roasted sweet potato, or a cornbread muffin to the next level, this simple honey butter is the answer! It's an incredibly easy way to complement a meal or side. You may even consider it the star of the show. It's excellent with both sweet and savory dishes.

    🍯Ingredients

    Here are the ingredients we used for this recipe. You can find more information for substitutions below.

    ingredients to make whipped honey butter with text to denote each ingredient.
    • Unsalted butter - Room temperature butter. Unsalted works best so you can better control the salt level to suit your preference.
    • Kosher salt
    • Honey - Make sure it's runny and pourable.
    • Milk - Room temperature, if needed to thin the mixture a bit so it whips up better.

    Visit the recipe card for the full quantities and nutritional information.

    ✨Substitutions & variations

    Here are a few suggestions on additional flavors to try, or simple variations to the recipe.

    • Vanilla bean whipped honey butter - Add the seeds of a vanilla bean pod to the butter, or vanilla extract to add an extra layer of warmth to the flavor.
    • Whipped cinnamon honey butter - Add about 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the mixture to make an extra special cinnamon butter. Apparently, this is known as Texas Roadhouse butter, though we haven't had the chance to try it ourselves.
    • Lemony whipped butter - Add a little lemon zest to add some extra zing to the dish if you love a citrusy kick.
    • Spicy - Make this honey butter a little spicy by adding this hot honey in place of regular honey!
    • More or less sweet - The great thing about this recipe is that it can be adjusted to suit your taste, so feel free to add more honey if you like!
    • Keto-friendly - To make a low-carb version, try using some keto-friendly honey substitute in place of regular honey.

    🔪Prep work

    • Allow butter to sit out at room temperature to soften for about an hour.
    • Let milk set out to come to room temperature for about an hour.
    • Measure out honey and salt.

    📋Instructions

    In a medium mixing bowl, combine butter and some of the honey. (Image 1) Add a big pinch of salt. (Image 2)

    hand drizzling honey from a honey dripper onto block of butter in a mixing bowl.
    hand sprinkling a pinch of salt over top of butter with honey in a ceramic mixing bowl.

    Use an electric mixer or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, and mix ingredients together starting on low speed, then increasing to medium speed. (Image 3)

    hand holding a cordless hand mixer and mixing butter.

    Taste, and adjust sweetness and salt level to your preference, adding more honey as needed. (Image 4) Slowly add milk in a slow stream (if needed) to thin the mixture and make the butter more spreadable. (Image 5)

    hand adding honey to whipped butter in a mixing bowl with a honey dripper.
    whipped honey butter in a bowl with a cordless hand mixer nearby.

    Serve with more honey and flaky sea salt if desired, and try spreading on some sweet honey cornbread muffins. Enjoy!

    whipped honey butter in a small white ceramic bowl, topped with fresh honey and sea salt flakes.

    ✨Tips & tricks

    • Use an electric hand mixer or stand mixer for best results.
    • Make sure the butter & milk are at room temperature before mixing, as cold butter and milk just won't mix as easily.

    💭Frequently Asked Questions

    How to store the leftovers?

    Store in an airtight container like a small in the fridge for up to 7 days. Allow to sit out at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving, as it won't be easily spreadable right out of the fridge.

    Can I freeze leftovers?


    Freeze for up to 6 months, but be sure to transfer it to a freezer-safe container. Glass can burst when it freezing so don't store in glass.

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      Hot Miel - Cafe Con Miel (Spanish Coffee with Honey)
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      Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce
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      Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

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    📖 Recipe

    whipped honey butter topped with flaky sea salt and being drizzled with honey, with cornbread muffins on the scene.

    Whipped Honey Butter Recipe

    This delicious Homemade Whipped Honey Butter has a perfectly fluffy texture and sweet taste. It's the perfect topping for a variety of vessels, and is ready in under 5 minutes!
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    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Author: Briana

    Equipment

    • hand mixer (can use a stand mixer with a whisk attachment)
    • mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature (2 sticks)
    • 3 tablespoons honey (or more, to taste)
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 tablespoon milk, room temperature (optional, to thin)

    Instructions

    • Combine softened butter, honey, and salt in a mixing bowl. Starting on low speed with a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, increase to medium speed and mix until completely combined.
    • Add more honey and/or salt to taste, and continue mixing, streaming in milk slowly until desired consistency is reached.
    • Spread over top of bread, sweet potatoes, cornbread muffins, and more! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. To freeze, store in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months and thaw in the fridge overnight.

    Notes

    • Make sure to mix room-temperature ingredients for best results.
    • Don't use raw honey, make sure to use a pourable/runny type of honey.
    • Sweeten and add salt to taste. 
    • Don't freeze leftovers in a glass container, as glass expands as it gets cold and may burst. 
    • Feel free to mix in additional flavors like ground cinnamon or spices, vanilla, lemon zest, and even hot honey instead of regular honey. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.03mg

    These nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy and are only estimates. We cannot guarantee the accuracy.

    Did you love it?If you made this recipe, make sure to show us on Instagram at @AFullLiving or tag #AFullLiving! We love to see what you guys are making!
    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
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