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Texas Roadhouse Butter Recipe

A small ramekin of pale whipped cinnamon honey butter with visible cinnamon flecks, set beside a basket of warm dinner rolls.
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Beating the butter alone before adding the honey and sugar whips air into it first, which is what gives this copycat its light, spreadable texture instead of the dense, greasy result you get from just stirring honey into soft butter.

Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
40 min
Servings
12

Ingredients

Servings12
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine salt

Nutrition per serving

Calories
172
Protein
0g
Carbs
10g
Fat
15g

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Instructions

  1. 1Set the butter out at room temperature for 30-45 minutes until it's fully softened (a finger pressed into it leaves a dent easily) but not melted or greasy-looking.
  2. 2In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with a hand mixer on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes, until it turns noticeably pale and fluffy.
  3. 3Add the honey, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt to the whipped butter.
  4. 4Beat on medium speed for another 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl once, until the mixture is smooth and evenly pale with no streaks of cinnamon or pooling honey.
  5. 5Transfer the whipped butter to a small ramekin or crock, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm it up slightly, or serve right away for a softer, more spreadable texture.
  6. 6Let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving if refrigerated, then serve alongside warm dinner rolls or cornbread.

Tips & variations

  • Butter that's too cold will look grainy and refuse to blend smoothly with the honey; butter that's melted will make the honey separate out once chilled. Aim for soft, spreadable, and cool to the touch.
  • For a deeper flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract along with the honey.
  • Swap 1-2 tablespoons of the honey for pure maple syrup for a slightly different sweetness.
  • This recipe doubles or triples easily for a crowd; use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment if making a large batch.
  • Salted butter works if that's what's on hand; just skip the added salt in the recipe.

Storage & reheating

Store the butter covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It firms up hard when cold, so let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving, or microwave it in 5-second bursts if in a hurry. To freeze, pack it into an airtight container for up to 3 months, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then re-whip briefly with a mixer to restore the fluffy texture.

Tips from the Tulo kitchen

  • A stand mixer with the whisk attachment gets more air into the butter than a hand mixer, resulting in an even fluffier final texture.
  • Scraping the bowl down halfway through the second beating step matters more than it seems; unmixed honey tends to hide right at the bottom edge of the bowl.

FAQ

What makes Texas Roadhouse butter taste different from regular honey butter?

The combination of cinnamon and honey beaten into fully whipped butter (rather than just softened butter) is what sets it apart; the extra air makes it lighter and easier to spread cold than a typical honey butter.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes. It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, and the flavor actually improves after a few hours as the cinnamon fully distributes through the butter.

Why did my butter turn out grainy or separated?

This usually happens when the butter was too cold when the honey was added (grainy) or too warm and partly melted (separated). Soft, cool-to-the-touch butter blends most evenly.

Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?

Yes, just leave out the added salt in the recipe; salted butter alone provides enough seasoning to balance the sweetness.

Is this the same as cinnamon honey butter served at other restaurants?

It's very similar in flavor, though restaurant versions can vary in how much air is whipped in and the ratio of honey to sugar; this version leans on whipping time to get a light, spreadable texture.

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