Texas Roadhouse Butter Recipe, Copycat Cinnamon Honey Butter
If the warm rolls are the reason you show up early, the cinnamon honey butter is the reason you keep asking for more. It is soft, sweet, a little spiced, and it melts straight into the bread. The exact restaurant version is theirs and not published, but after a few tries in our own kitchen we landed on a copycat that tastes about as close as it gets, and it takes five minutes with four things you likely already have.
Make a batch, keep it in the fridge, and you have the best part of the meal any night you want it. It goes on far more than rolls, which I will get to below. First, the quick facts.
What Makes Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Honey Butter So Good
It comes down to two things, the ratio and the whip. The sweetness is balanced, never cloying, with just enough cinnamon to notice and a soft hint of salt underneath. Then it is whipped, not stirred, so it turns pale, light, and spreadable instead of dense. Get those right and you have it. Everything served alongside the famous fresh baked rolls starts with this spread, so it is worth a couple of extra minutes with the mixer.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter, one stick, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Want it less sweet? Start with half the honey and powdered sugar, taste, then add more. Some people find the full amount very sweet, so build it to your liking.
A note on each one
Butter. Salted is best, it balances the honey. Real butter only, not margarine. Soften it on the counter for about an hour first.
Powdered sugar. It dissolves smooth with no grit, which granulated sugar will not do.
Honey. Any honey works. A mild clover or wildflower keeps it close to the original.
Cinnamon. Ground cinnamon, added to taste. A little goes a long way.
How to Make Texas Roadhouse Butter, Step by Step
- Soften the butter. Leave it out about an hour until it gives when you press it. It should be soft, not melted. Melted butter will not whip.
- Whip the butter alone. Beat it on medium with a hand mixer for about a minute, until it looks pale and creamy.
- Add the rest. Tip in the powdered sugar, honey, and cinnamon.
- Whip again. Beat one to two minutes until it is smooth, fluffy, and there are no streaks of cinnamon left.
- Taste and serve. Adjust honey or cinnamon if you want, then serve right away with warm rolls, or chill it for later.
Easy Variations
Less sweet
Cut the powdered sugar and honey in half. You still get the flavor with a more buttery finish.
Extra cinnamon
Add a second half teaspoon for a warmer, spicier spread that stands out on toast.
Unsalted butter
No problem. Just add a small pinch of salt so the honey does not take over.
Sugar friendly
Swap in a powdered sugar substitute and a sugar free honey. The texture stays close.
What to Serve It With
It is made for warm bread, but it does not stop there. This is a holiday table favorite in a lot of homes, so keep it in mind for Thanksgiving and Sunday dinners.
How to Store and Freeze It
| Where | How long |
|---|---|
| Counter, sealed | Up to 2 to 3 days, best at room temperature |
| Fridge, airtight | About 2 weeks |
| Freezer | Up to 3 months, thaw in the fridge overnight |
Always bring it back to room temperature before serving so it spreads soft and smooth. Cold butter from the fridge will tear your bread.
Calories and Nutrition
This is a treat, so enjoy it as one. A tablespoon is roughly 100 calories, almost all of it from the butter, and the exact number shifts with how much honey and sugar you use. If you want to see where a roll with a swipe of butter lands in a full meal, add it on our calorie calculator, which also has every item from the full menu with prices and calories.