Description
Cinnamon Butter Spread is a creamy, warmly spiced breakfast spread combining rich unsalted butter with sweet cinnamon and vanilla. Perfect for elevating toast, pancakes, oatmeal, and more, this easy-to-make spread adds cozy flavor and inviting aroma to your mornings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Soften the butter: Start by letting your unsalted butter sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes, until it’s soft enough to whip easily but not melted.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift the powdered sugar and ground cinnamon together to avoid lumps and ensure even distribution of flavor.
- Beat the butter and sugar mixture: Using an electric mixer or sturdy whisk, blend the softened butter with the cinnamon-sugar mixture until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add vanilla and salt: Mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness and deepen the flavor profile.
- Taste and adjust: Give the spread a final taste test and adjust cinnamon or sugar quantities if you prefer a stronger spice or sweeter finish.
Notes
- Room temperature is key: Soft butter blends more easily for a smoother spread.
- Sift for perfection: Sifting sugar and cinnamon prevents clumps and ensures consistent flavor.
- Don’t rush the whisking: Whipping enough air into the spread creates a light, fluffy texture.
- Use quality cinnamon: Freshly ground cinnamon makes a noticeable flavor difference.
- Customize incrementally: Add cinnamon and sugar in small amounts for your preferred balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Appetizer
- Method: No-cook, mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg