Cinnamon Honey Butter Recipe (Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter)

If you’ve ever had warm rolls with cinnamon honey butter at a restaurant like Texas Roadhouse, you know just how creamy, sweet, and delicious this spread can be. The good news is you don’t have to wait until the restaurant opens, nor do you have to run to the grocery store to purchase it.

You can easily make it at home in just minutes using a few ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

What Is Cinnamon Honey Butter?

For those who have never tried this irresistible butter, let me explain. Cinnamon honey butter is a whipped spread made from softened butter, honey, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.

The butter becomes light and fluffy when whipped, while the honey adds natural sweetness. But what makes this butter so unique is the cinnamon which brings that iconic warm flavor.

It is the perfect spread butter for not only dinner rolls, but also as part of your breakfast, brunch, snacks, and even holiday meals.

Cinnamon Honey Butter Recipe

(Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter)

*Specific measurements and complete recipe instructions are located in a printable recipe card at the bottom of this article. However, be sure to continue to read the tips and tricks to making this recipe below.

INGREDIENTS

To make this recipe, you only need four ingredients:

• 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ tablespoons honey (or more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt

Using unsalted butter helps you control the flavor, but if you only have salted butter, just omit the extra pinch of salt in the recipe.

Just be sure the butter is fully softened to room temperature before starting so that it whips up smooth and creamy.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place softened butter in a medium bowl.
2. Add honey, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
3. Using a hand mixer or food processor, whip the ingredients together until smooth and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl if needed and beat again briefly.
4. Taste the butter. If you prefer it sweeter add a little extra honey. If it is too sweet stir in a little more cinnamon.
5. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container or small mason jar and place in the refrigerator. Before serving the butter let it come to room temperature for ease of spreading.

How to Serve Cinnamon Honey Butter

This butter can be used in so many delicious ways. Here are some favorite serving ideas:

• The classic way is to spread it on warm dinner rolls or fresh bread. Make it a true classic and serve it with homemade Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls.
• Add to toast, English muffins, or bagels for a quick breakfast treat.
• Melt the butter over pancakes, waffles, or French toast.
• Spread on banana bread, pumpkin bread, zucchini bread, or muffins.
• Add a dollop to baked sweet potatoes for a sweet and savory side dish.
• Serve it alongside biscuits or croissants during brunch.

Tips for Making The Best Cinnamon Honey Butter

• Always start with softened butter so the mixture can whip easily.
• A hand mixer creates the fluffiest texture, but it can be mixed by using a food processor or by hand if needed.
• Adjust the flavor to your liking – use more honey for extra sweetness or more cinnamon for a stronger spice flavor.
• Use real honey and good-quality butter for the best-tasting cinnamon honey butter.

How to Store

To keep the butter fresh, store it properly after making:

• Transfer to an airtight container or mason jar.
• Refrigerate for up to 1 to 2 months, according to USDA guidance.
• When you need the butter be sure to let it sit at room temperature before using so it becomes soft and spreadable again.
• To freeze, store in a freezer-safe container for up to 6–9 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then let it soften on the counter before serving.

Cinnamon Honey Butter for Holidays and Gifts

Cinnamon honey butter is perfect for holidays, brunches, or gifting:

• Serve cinnamon honey butter with your homemade rolls at Thanksgiving or Christmas.
• Make small jars of cinnamon honey butter, tie with ribbon, and then give as gifts with homemade bread or muffins.
• Add cinnamon honey butter to a breakfast or brunch board alongside pastries, fruit, and jams.
• Use cinnamon honey butter as a weekend breakfast treat on hot pancakes or waffles.

Recipe Variations

Once you’ve mastered the classic recipe, you can try different versions of cinnamon honey butter:

• Add ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract for vanilla cinnamon honey butter.
• Replace some honey with maple syrup for maple cinnamon honey butter.
• Use pumpkin pie spice in place of the cinnamon for a classic fall taste.
• Add a teaspoon of brown sugar for a caramel-like flavor in your butter.

No matter how you choose to make it, I am sure this butter will find a place in your kitchen as it has in mine.

Enjoy! Mary

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