Cinnamon Sugar Compound Butter Recipe (Easy Cinnamon Honey Butter)

This cinnamon sugar compound butter is one of my favorite little treats to keep in the refrigerator. It’s sweet, creamy, and warmly spiced, with just the right amount of honey and cinnamon. Spread it over warm toast, muffins, pancakes, waffles, or a soft dinner roll and watch it melt into every little nook and cranny.

It’s incredibly easy to make with just five simple ingredients, and because it freezes beautifully, it’s also a wonderful recipe to make in a big batch for the holidays or to give as a homemade food gift.

What You’ll Learn in This Post

• How to make smooth and creamy cinnamon sugar compound butter
• The simple ingredients you need to make homemade cinnamon honey butter
• How to use cinnamon butter on toast, pancakes, waffles, muffins, and dinner rolls
• How to make this compound butter ahead of time
• How to store cinnamon butter in the refrigerator or freezer
• How to package it as a simple homemade holiday gift
• How to create a fun compound butter bar for entertaining
• Ways to make this recipe part of a cozy fall or holiday table

If you a condiment and sauce person like me, you might like these other homemade recipes: Lavender Simple Syrup, Homemade Pumpkin Spice Mix, or if you love compound butters, I think you will love Easy Rosemary Garlic Compound Butter (Perfect for Steak, Chicken & Vegetables).

A Little Taste of Home

When I was a kid, my mom would make us cinnamon sugar toast, and it was one of our favorite little treats.

She would spread butter over a piece of toast, sprinkle it with cinnamon and sugar, and put it in the oven. The butter and sugar would melt together and create this sweet, caramelized crunch on top. It was incredibly simple, but those little pieces of cinnamon sugar toast felt special to us.

That’s what this butter reminds me of….home.

The combination of creamy butter, cinnamon, sugar, and honey brings me right back to those childhood breakfasts and snacks. And while this compound butter isn’t exactly the same as my mom’s cinnamon sugar toast, it has all of those cozy flavors I remember.

It also reminds me of the cinnamon honey butter served at Texas Roadhouse. You know the one. That sweet, creamy butter piled onto a warm, soft dinner roll is almost impossible to resist.

So naturally, I had to make my own version at home!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s incredibly easy. There is no cooking involved. Just add everything to a bowl and mix.

It tastes like a special treat. Cinnamon, honey, powdered sugar, and butter turn into something that feels much more indulgent than the few minutes it takes to make.

It’s incredibly versatile. Use it on toast, muffins, pancakes, waffles, biscuits, cornbread, or warm dinner rolls.

It’s freezer-friendly. Make a big batch now and save some for later.

It’s wonderful for entertaining. A little dish of cinnamon butter on the breakfast table or alongside warm rolls at dinner feels extra special.

It’s a great homemade gift. Package it in a small jar or butter crock and you have an easy edible gift for neighbors, teachers, friends, or family.

Kids love it. If your kids already love cinnamon sugar toast, this is a fun way to give them those same familiar flavors in a new form.

Ingredients

You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this homemade cinnamon honey butter.

Unsalted Butter

Start with one stick of unsalted butter, softened to room temperature. Soft butter is important because it allows everything to blend together easily.

Cinnamon

One teaspoon of cinnamon gives the butter that warm, cozy cinnamon flavor without overpowering the sweetness.

Salt

Just a pinch of salt helps balance the sweetness and brings out the flavor of the butter, honey, and cinnamon.

Honey

Two tablespoons of honey add natural sweetness and give this butter that delicious cinnamon-honey flavor.

Powdered Sugar

Two tablespoons of powdered sugar add sweetness while keeping the finished butter smooth and creamy.

How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Compound Butter

This is one of those recipes that is almost too easy to call a recipe.

1. Soften the butter

Let one stick of unsalted butter come to room temperature so it is soft enough to mix easily.

2. Add everything to a bowl

Add the softened butter, cinnamon, salt, honey, and powdered sugar to a mixing bowl.

3. Mix until smooth

Mix everything together until the cinnamon, honey, and sugar are evenly incorporated.

For an especially smooth and creamy texture, I like to use an immersion blender. It makes the butter silky and smooth and blends the honey and powdered sugar beautifully.

You can also use a hand mixer if you prefer.

4. Serve or store

Use the cinnamon butter right away, or transfer it to a covered container and refrigerate it until you’re ready to use it.

How to Serve Cinnamon Butter

There are so many ways to use this sweet compound butter, which is one of the reasons I love making it.

For Breakfast

Spread it generously over:

• Toast
• English muffins
• Biscuits
• Pancakes
• Waffles
• French toast
• Warm muffins

A warm waffle with a little cinnamon honey butter melting into all those crispy edges is especially good.

With Warm Dinner Rolls

This might be my favorite way to serve it.

Warm some soft dinner rolls and put a little bowl of cinnamon butter on the table. The butter melts into the warm bread and creates the most delicious sweet and buttery bite.

This would be especially lovely for a fall dinner party, Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas brunch, or holiday table.

Make a Compound Butter Bar

If you’re entertaining, take it one step further and create a little compound butter bar.

Make several flavored butters and let your guests choose their favorite. You could serve them with warm rolls, biscuits, pancakes, waffles, or fresh bread.

Try flavors like:

• Cinnamon sugar honey butter
• Garlic herb butter
• Maple butter
• Cranberry orange butter
• Rosemary butter
• Brown sugar pecan butter

It’s a simple little detail, but it makes a meal feel much more special.

How to Store Cinnamon Sugar Compound Butter

Store cinnamon sugar butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Because it contains butter and honey, it will firm up when chilled. Let it sit at room temperature for a little while before serving if you want a softer, more spreadable consistency.

If you’re making it ahead for a special occasion, I actually recommend preparing it a few days in advance. The flavors have time to mingle, and it is one less thing to worry about when you’re getting ready to entertain.

Can You Freeze Cinnamon Butter?

Yes! This is one of my favorite things about compound butter.

Make a large batch and freeze what you won’t use right away. You can portion it into small containers or shape it into a log, wrap it well, and freeze it until you need it.

This makes it especially convenient during the holiday season when you want to have something homemade ready for unexpected guests or a last-minute meal.

For the best quality, keep it well wrapped and protected from freezer odors.

How to Gift Cinnamon Sugar Butter

This cinnamon butter makes such a sweet homemade food gift, especially in the fall and around the holidays.

Spoon the softened butter into a small glass jar, crock, or food-safe container and add a simple label. You could tie the jar with ribbon or baker’s twine and add a little wooden spreader for an extra special touch.

Pair it with:

• Homemade bread
• Dinner rolls
• Biscuits
• Pancake mix
• Waffle mix
• Muffins
• A loaf of homemade quick bread

I especially love the idea of making several little jars for neighbors, teachers, friends, or anyone who could use a little homemade sweetness during the holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cinnamon sugar compound butter?

Cinnamon sugar compound butter is softened butter mixed with cinnamon and sweet ingredients such as sugar or honey. It can be used as a sweet spread for toast, pancakes, waffles, muffins, biscuits, and warm bread.

Is cinnamon honey butter the same as cinnamon sugar butter?

They’re very similar, and the names are often used interchangeably. Cinnamon honey butter gets its sweetness primarily from honey, while cinnamon sugar butter typically uses granulated or powdered sugar. This recipe uses both honey and powdered sugar for a smooth, sweet, cinnamon-forward butter.

How long does cinnamon butter last in the refrigerator?

Homemade compound butter can be stored covered in the refrigerator for several weeks. Keep it in an airtight container and use clean utensils when serving.

Can you freeze homemade cinnamon butter?

Yes. Cinnamon compound butter freezes very well. Wrap it tightly or place it in a freezer-safe airtight container and thaw it in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.

What can I put cinnamon butter on?

Cinnamon butter is delicious on toast, pancakes, waffles, muffins, biscuits, French toast, cornbread, oatmeal, and warm dinner rolls. You can also use it on baked sweet potatoes or other breakfast and baked goods where a sweet, buttery flavor works well.

Can I make cinnamon butter ahead of time?

Absolutely. Cinnamon butter is a great make-ahead recipe. Prepare it several days before you plan to serve it, or make a large batch and freeze portions for later.

How do you make cinnamon butter smooth?

Start with softened room-temperature butter and make sure all of the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. For an especially smooth texture, use an immersion blender or hand mixer to blend the butter until creamy.