Not all honey butter recipes are created equal! This one has a secret ingredient that gives it the creamiest texture and perfect sweetness. It’s great on pancakes, cornbread, and even veggies!
One of my family’s favorite dinner sides is gluten free cornbread with a (big) dollop of homemade honey butter, and this easy 3 ingredient honey butter recipe is the absolute best!
It’s made with a secret ingredient that gives it the creamiest texture: marshmallow creme.
Now, I know you might be wondering if it tastes too sweet, but I’ve ensured the right ratio of all 3 ingredients so it is the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Looking for ways to enjoy this honey butter recipe?! Try it as a topping for gluten free pancakes, a filling for gluten free crepes, or on your favorite toast!
One thing I love about this honey butter recipe is it’s surprisingly versatile and tastes great on cornbread (duh), waffles, and even some veggies! More on that below.
WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED TO MAKE HONEY BUTTER?
The best honey butter has just 3 simple ingredients:
Salted butter
Marshmallow Creme (that’s the secret ingredient!)
Honey
That’s it!
PRO TIP: Make sure your butter is room temperature.
HOW DO I MAKE HONEY BUTTER?
Honey butter is one of the easiest things you can make and requires no cooking or baking experience! Simple add honey, softened butter, and marshmallow creme to a medium bowl and mix until combined.
HONEY BUTTER VARIATIONS
This honey butter recipe is perfect as-is, but there are some fun variations you can try!
Cinnamon Honey Butter
Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon with the other ingredients.
Brown Sugar Pecan Honey Butter
Once you’ve mixed the honey butter, stir in 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans and sprinkle with brown sugar.
Orange Honey Butter
Add 1 teaspoon of orange zest and 1 tablespoon orange marmalade with the other ingredients.
These are just a few suggestions, you can experiment with different variations to find other flavor combos you love!
HOW TO USE IT
Honey butter is very versatile! Try serving it on cornbread, waffles, or crepes. I also like to toss it with roasted root veggies like sweet potatoes, carrots, or acorn squash. If you want an extra special treat, melt honey butter and drizzle it over freshly popped popcorn!
Honey butter also makes a great gift! Package in a cute mason jar and tie with a ribbon.
Here are a few other ways to enjoy honey butter:
Spread it on warm homemade or store-bought tortillas and roll up
Spread on bread or toast
Serve a dollop on a baked sweet potato
Use with French toast instead of syrup (try subbing real maple syrup for the honey and serving with pumpkin pie french toast!)
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HOW TO STORE HONEY BUTTER
Store honey butter in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you keep it in the fridge, it will last for up to 6 weeks but you’ll need to bring to room temp before serving so it is soft enough to spread.
You can also freeze honey butter for up to 6 months.
Make this easy honey butter recipe at home! With only 3 ingredients, t's the perfect spread for cornbread,, pancakes, and more.
Ingredients
1 cup salted butter, room temp
1/2 cup honey
1 cup marshmallow creme
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix with a hand mixer (or stand mixer) on low just until well combined.
Notes
Store honey butter in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you keep it in the fridge, it will last for up to 6 weeks but you'll need to bring to room temp before serving so it is soft enough to spread. You can also freeze honey butter for up to 6 months.
Variations:
Cinnamon Honey Butter: Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon with the other ingredients.
Brown Sugar Pecan Honey Butter: Once you've mixed the honey butter, stir in 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans and sprinkle with brown sugar.
Orange Honey Butter: Add 1 teaspoon of orange zest and 1 tablespoon orange marmalade with the other ingredients.
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