Cinnamon Butter
A sweet compound butter of butter, cinnamon, and sugar, sometimes with a little vanilla. It melts into toast and warm rolls like a glaze.
| Category | Butter & Spreads |
|---|---|
| Maker / Origin | United States |
| Storage | Keep in a sealed tub in the fridge, wrapped against odors. |
| Shelf life | About 2 weeks in the fridge; freezes well for up to 3 months. |
| Best uses | Toast, warm rolls, pancakes, waffles, baked apples, and sweet potatoes. |
| Substitutes | Honey butter, or plain butter with cinnamon sugar sprinkled on. |
| Pairings | Toast, sweet rolls, baked apples, and oatmeal. |
| Last checked | October 18, 2026 |
About it
Cinnamon butter rides along with cinnamon-sugar traditions: snickerdoodles, cinnamon toast, and the sweet butter served at steakhouse chains with warm rolls. Brown sugar in place of white gives it a deeper, caramel note.
Storing it
Serve it soft, never melted to liquid. Let it warm on the counter about 20 minutes before use.
Using it
Spread cinnamon butter on hot toast, rolls, and pancakes so it melts into the surface. Whip it with the sugar for a lighter, spreadable texture.
Swaps & pairings
Honey butter is the nearest sweet spread. Plain butter under a shower of cinnamon sugar gives the same effect unmixed.
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