Sweet Spicy Honey Butter (Printable)

Creamy honey butter with sweet heat and smoked paprika—quick to blend; great on cornbread, waffles, biscuits, or grilled meats.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

02 - 2 tablespoons honey

03 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, adjusted to taste

04 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

05 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

06 - Pinch of kosher salt

01 - Place the softened butter in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring it has reached room temperature for optimal blending consistency.

02 - Add the honey, chili flakes, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt to the butter.

03 - Using a spatula or hand mixer, blend the mixture until completely smooth and all seasonings are evenly distributed throughout.

04 - Transfer the compound butter to a small serving bowl or roll into a log shape using parchment paper for easy slicing.

05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for a firmer, spreadable texture, or serve immediately at room temperature for a softer consistency.

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It takes five minutes, uses no heat, and makes everything it touches taste like you tried much harder than you did.
The sweet and spicy balance is addictive and you can tweak the heat level to match whoever is sitting at your table.

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If the butter is too cold the honey will separate and you will get clumpy pockets instead of a smooth, unified spread.
A splash of lime juice or a pinch of cinnamon added at the end completely changes the personality of this butter in the best way.

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Use the best butter you can find because there are so few ingredients and every single one of them has to pull its weight.
Roll the finished butter in finely chopped fresh herbs or cracked pepper before chilling for a beautiful presentation that makes people think you bought it from a specialty shop.