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Whipped to fluffy perfection and bursting with cozy cinnamon spice, this homemade cinnamon butter is a dreamy addition to any breakfast or dessert spread. It’s pure magic on warm toast, pancakes, muffins—basically anything you can slather it on—and adds a sweet, spiced kick that feels like a little indulgence. Made in minutes with everyday ingredients, it’s smooth, creamy, and packed with flavor that tastes like a hug in every bite. Keep it on hand for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or just because your weekday toast deserves better.
This homemade cinnamon butter is creamy, sweet and spiced just right. It’s perfect for spreading on toast, waffles, banana bread, or biscuits for a cozy flavor upgrade.
Also try honey butter, pecan butter board, some cinnamon scones, this comforting apple cinnamon loaf, or homemade hot honey.
Why You’ll Love It
Easy to make: This spread comes together in minutes using so few ingredients.
Perfectly spiced: Cinnamon brings warm, aromatic flavor that pairs with sweet or savory dishes.
Favorite Flavor: It is a great copycat for the Texas Roadhouse cinnamon butter and the iconic Imperial Cinnamon Spread (which Canadians miss since it was discontinued).
Versatile: Delicious on toast, pancakes, roasted vegetables, and much more.
It’s gluten-free: There’s no gluten in the recipe.
Great for gifting: Pack it in a jar for a thoughtful homemade gift.
Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Butter Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Unsalted butter: The rich, creamy base of the spread. You could use vegan butter (this one is good!) if preferred.
Ground cinnamon: Adds warmth and bold flavor.
Brown granulated sugar: Brings depth and a subtle molasses note.
Powdered sugar: Lightens the texture and adds sweetness.
Honey: Enhances the natural sweetness and blends smoothly into this Texas Roadhouse butter recipe.
Salt: Balances the sweetness and rounds out the flavors. You can use kosher salt, sea salt or any other kind.
How to Make Cinnamon Butter
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Whip the butter: Beat softened butter in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Add dry ingredients: Mix in cinnamon, brown sugar, powdered sugar, and salt until smooth.
Add honey: Blend in the honey until fully incorporated.
Serve or store: Spoon into a container or serve with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.
Substitutions and Variations
Make it dairy-free: Use a plant-based butter substitute.
Add vanilla: A splash of vanilla extract gives it a bakery-style flavor.
Use maple syrup: Swap honey for maple syrup for a fall-inspired variation.
Sweeten it more: If you want the butter to be sweeter, add more honey, a teaspoon at a time, to taste until it’s sweet enough.
Serving Suggestions
As a condiment: It pairs well with baked sweet potatoes, and even skillet cornbread.
On rolls: Spread it over warm yeast rolls or dinner rolls.
With breakfast: Try it on French toast, banana bread, pancakes, cheddar biscuits, and English muffins.
How to Store Texas Roadhouse Butter
Store: Refrigerate the homemade cinnamon butter in a sealed container and use within 2 weeks. If your kitchen is cool, you can store it at room temperature for a few days instead.
Freeze: Freeze it in a layer of plastic wrap and then foil or in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Thaw: Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Top Tips
Start with soft butter: Room temperature butter blends best and whips to a fluffy texture.
Don’t skip the salt: Even a small amount in your flavored butter gives it a more balanced and complex taste.
Store properly: Keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Homemade Cinnamon Butter FAQs
Yes, but reduce or omit the added salt to avoid over-seasoning.
Yes, it can be made several days in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
It’s best kept refrigerated, but it can sit at room temperature for a couple of hours if serving.
It makes about 1 ½ Cups. You can double or even triple it if you want to make a larger batch.
Easy Cinnamon Butter Recipe
Homemade Cinnamon Butter
Ingredients
- 2 Sticks unsalted butter, 1 Cup, at room temperature
- 2 ½ Teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus extra for garnish
- 1 Teaspoon brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 Teaspoon honey
- ½ Teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the butter.
- Using a mixer or hand mixer, beat on high for 1 to 2 minutes until fluffy.
- Add the cinnamon, brown sugar, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Mix on high for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the honey and mix for a few more seconds.
- Transfer the cinnamon butter into an airtight container and refrigerate until serving.
- Serve with some extra cinnamon sprinkled on top if liked.
Notes
Don’t skip the salt: Even a small amount in your flavored butter gives it a more balanced and complex taste.
Store properly: Keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
This homemade cinnamon butter is smooth, creamy and full of flavor. Whether you spread it on a warm muffin, swirl it into oatmeal or melt it over pancakes, homemade cinnamon honey butter brings something special to your table. With just a few pantry ingredients and five minutes of prep, it’s a quick way to add cozy charm to your meals. Make a batch for yourself or gift a jar to someone who could use a little sweetness. I love cinnamon butter and know you will too.
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Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
