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Texas Roadhouse Style
Texas Roadhouse
Honey Cinnamon Butter
Make the famous restaurant butter at home! This copycat recipe creates the perfect sweet, creamy spread that pairs beautifully with warm bread. Rated 4.8/5 stars by 1,247+ home cooks!
Ingredients
Per Serving (2 tbsp)
Pro Tips
🧈 Butter Temperature
Room temperature butter is key! It should give slightly when pressed but not be melted.
🍯 Honey Quality
Use pure, high-quality honey for the best flavor. Clover honey works perfectly.
🥄 Mixing Technique
Don't overmix! Stop as soon as ingredients are combined for the fluffiest texture.
❄️ Storage
Keeps in fridge for 1 week. Let come to room temp before serving for best spreadability.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Soften the Butter
30 minsRemove butter from refrigerator and let it soften to room temperature (about 30 minutes). The butter should be soft enough to easily press with your finger.
Pro Tip: For quick softening, cut butter into small cubes and let sit for 15 minutes.
Mix Dry Ingredients
2 minsIn a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and cinnamon until well combined and no lumps remain.
Pro Tip: Sift powdered sugar if it's lumpy for the smoothest texture.
Cream the Butter
3 minsAdd softened butter to the bowl and cream with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
Pro Tip: Properly creamed butter should be pale and increased in volume.
Add Honey Gradually
2 minsWith mixer on low speed, gradually add honey in a thin stream. Mix until fully incorporated and smooth.
Pro Tip: Adding honey slowly prevents the mixture from becoming too thin.
Final Seasoning
1 minAdd vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Mix on low speed until smooth and creamy.
Pro Tip: The salt enhances the sweetness and balances the flavors perfectly.
Serve or Store
2 minsTransfer to a serving bowl or shape into a log using plastic wrap. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Pro Tip: For best flavor, let refrigerated butter come to room temperature before serving.
🎨 Recipe Variations
Maple Cinnamon
Replace honey with pure maple syrup for a deeper flavor
Spiced Butter
Add 1/4 tsp nutmeg and 1/8 tsp cardamom
Orange Zest
Add 1 tsp fresh orange zest for citrus notes
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Fresh Bread
Perfect with warm dinner rolls or cornbread
Pancakes & Waffles
Amazing breakfast spread instead of syrup
Baked Sweet Potato
Dollop on hot sweet potatoes for dessert-like side
🧈 The Texas Roadhouse Honey Cinnamon Butter
📖 What Makes This Recipe Special
This Texas Roadhouse butter recipe is the exact copycat version served at all 600+ locations nationwide. Unlike other restaurant chains, Texas Roadhouse makes their honey cinnamon butter fresh daily using this simple 6-ingredient recipe.
The secret lies in the perfect ratio of powdered sugar to honey (1:1) and usingroom temperature butter for the fluffiest texture. This creates the signature sweet, creamy spread that pairs perfectly with their famous honey wheat rolls.
🏆 Why This Recipe Works Every Time
5 Minutes
Total prep time
6 Ingredients
Simple pantry items
1 Week
Refrigerator storage
4.8/5 Stars
1,247 reviews
🔍 Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?
Yes, but reduce the pinch of salt to avoid over-salting. Unsalted butter gives you better control over the final taste.
How long does homemade cinnamon honey butter last?
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Let it come to room temperature before serving for best spreadability.
Can I freeze Texas Roadhouse butter?
Yes! Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and re-whip if needed to restore texture.
🌐 External Resources & References
Official Texas Roadhouse
Recipe Resources
Texas Roadhouse Honey Cinnamon Butter
The copycat version of the honey cinnamon butter served with the fresh-baked rolls. Five minutes, five pantry ingredients, no cooking.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
Serves
8 servings
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Soften the butter
Remove butter from the refrigerator and let it soften to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Softened, not melted, or it will never whip properly.
- 2
Mix the dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and cinnamon until evenly combined with no streaks.
- 3
Cream the butter
Add the softened butter and cream with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. This is what gives it the whipped restaurant texture.
- 4
Add the honey
Gradually add the honey while mixing on low speed until fully incorporated. Adding it all at once can split the mixture.
- 5
Finish
Add the vanilla extract and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Serve or store
Transfer to a serving bowl or shape into a log in parchment. Serve immediately, or refrigerate and let it come back to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Butter must be genuinely at room temperature. Microwaving it to speed things up melts the fat and the butter will not hold air.
- Keeps for two weeks refrigerated in an airtight container, or three months frozen. Bring back to room temperature before serving.
- For a smoother finish, sift the powdered sugar before mixing.
Nutrition
Per 1 serving (about 1 tbsp)
102
Calories
0g
Protein
3g
Carbs
11g
Fat
Nutrition is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary with brands, substitutions and portion size.