Homemade honey butter is so quick, easy, and delicious! This sweet, creamy, whipped honey butter is delicious on rolls, biscuits, vegetables, and more. Ready in 5 minutes and a must-make condiment to have on hand.

My homemade honey butter recipe is one of my favorite things to whip up and keep on hand in the refrigerator. Very few things are more delicious served on a warm roll, biscuit, a slice of banana bread, roasted vegetables, baked sweet potatoes, French toast, pancakes, and more. The possibilities are endless; once you begin using the slightly sweetened butter, you’ll turn to it time and again.

Honey butter spread on the inside of a biscuit.

How to Make Homemade Honey Butter Spread

This homemade recipe is easy to make with two simple ingredients: honey and butter. You can also add other flavors, such as vanilla extract, or seasonings, such as cinnamon. I’ve previously shared my cinnamon honey butter recipe that I love to serve throughout the fall and winter.

Photo of ingredients used to make homemade honey butter.

Keys Ingredient Tips

There are a few tips that are essential to making this quick and easy spread!

  • Use room-temperature butter. Allow the butter to sit on the counter until the butter is softened. Softened butter is the key to success in this compound butter recipe! Cold butter will not mix well and melted butter will not whip to the proper consistency.
  • Use high-quality ingredients. This spread uses only two ingredients, and each is very important to the final result. Use the best quality ingredients you can for the best and richest flavor.

Whipped Honey Butter Instructions

Add the softened butter and honey to a mixing bowl. Use a hand-held mixer and whip the butter and honey together until well combined, smooth, and creamy.

How to Store Homemade Honey Butter

Wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving if frozen. 

Honey butter in a glass bowl with butter knife and spread onto the top of a biscuit with ham on the side of the plate.

Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of salt, if desired.

Honey Butter Recipe

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Homemade honey butter is so quick, easy, and delicious! This sweet, creamy whipped honey butter is delicious on rolls, biscuits, and more.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup (113 g) butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons (63 g) honey

Optional

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • drizzle honey, for garnish
  • pinch flaky sea salt, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Add the softened butter and honey to a mixing bowl. Whip together until smooth and creamy.
  • Garnish with a drizzle of honey and a pinch of flaky sea salt or kosher salt to serve. (Optional)

Notes

Recipe yield: Makes about 3/4 cup. 

Storage Tips:

Wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving if frozen. 

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.02mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Enjoy!
Robyn xo

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Robyn Stone is a cookbook author, wife, mom, and passionate home cook. Her tested and trusted recipes give readers the confidence to cook recipes the whole family will love. Robyn has been featured on Food Network, People, Southern Living, and more.

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