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    Published: Mar 8, 2022 · Modified: Feb 4, 2023 by Pate Giltner 6 Comments

    The Best Whipped Honey Bourbon Butter

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    Honey butter in a grey bowl with a piece of bread in the butter
    Honey butter in a grey bowl with a piece of bread in the butter
    Honey butter in a grey bowl with a piece of bread in the butter
    Honey butter in a grey bowl with a piece of bread in the butter
    Honey butter in a grey bowl with a piece of bread in the butter
    Honey butter in a grey bowl with a piece of bread in the butter
    Honey butter in a grey bowl with a piece of bread in the butter
    Honey butter in a grey bowl with a piece of bread in the butter

    This sweet and salty homemade whipped honey bourbon butter recipe combines salted butter with honey and bourbon, and it is the perfect topping for buttermilk and honey biscuits, cornbread, or rosemary dinner rolls! 

    Creamy, sweet, and laced with bourbon, this is the BEST butter recipe out there!

    Bowl filled with butter on a wood table with a small piece of bread in the butter.

    Why you will love this recipe:

    Creamy compound butter is the best way to elevate any dinner or gathering! It's so easy to make, and it makes such a lasting impression!

    You could also easily put this honey butter in butter molds after whipping it together for a real show stopper!

    This recipe is so delicious because it combines already great-tasting salted high-fat European-style butter with honey and a touch of bourbon. Using salted, high-fat butter ensures that the flavor of the butter is the star of the show and that the honey and bourbon just sweeten the already great butter. I used Kerry Gold, but any premium butter will do! Pulgra, Danish Creamery, and Vermont Creamery are also fabulous. 

    Overhead shot of the ingredients on a wood table.

    Key Ingredients:

    • Salted Butter: High-fat European-style butter is key because they have more fat and flavor than American table butter. Trust me; you won't go back to ordinary butter once you step up your butter game and use high-fat butter. 
    • Honey: Honey is what sweetens the butter. Use any honey you like! My favorite is clover honey because I like the deep flavor, but floral honey would also be great. 
    • Bourbon: Bourbon adds a bit of depth and warmth to the butter. My go-to butter for baking and cooking is Woodford Reserve, but also like Knob Creek, and Four Roses for cooking.  
    Large mixing bowl with just beaten honey butter on a wood table.

    How to make this recipe:

    This recipe is so easy and quick to make!

    1. Let the butter come to room temperature.
    2. Add the butter, honey, and bourbon to a mixing bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer until smooth!
    3. Serve with biscuits, cornbread, or fried chicken!

    Here's a video showing how to make this recipe:

    Close up shot of butter in a grey bowl on a wood table

    Tips for success:

    • This recipe is so easy the only trick is to use room temperature butter. It helps the honey and bourbon blend together.
    • Serve at room temperature so that it is easily spreadable.  

    FAQ's:

    What is honey butter used for?

    This recipe can be used on bread, biscuits, rolls, or on top of fried chicken.

    How to store this recipe?

    It will keep for up to three days at room temperature or for one month in the refrigerator.

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    Butter in a bowl on a wood table with a small piece of bread in the butter

    The Best Bourbon Whipped Honey Bourbon Butter

    ★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
    • Author: pate giltner
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 cup 1x
    • Category: Condiment
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    This sweet and delicious homemade whipped honey bourbon butter recipe combines salted butter with honey, and bourbon is the perfect treat to take special occasions to the next level! 


    Ingredients

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    1. 1 cup salted European-style butter
    2. ¼ cup honey
    3. 1 tsp bourbon

    Instructions

    1. Let the butter come to room temperature.
    2. Add the butter, honey, and bourbon to a mixing bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer until smooth!
    3. Serve with bread or biscuits!

    Notes

    • This recipe is so easy the only trick is to use room temperature butter. It helps the honey and bourbon blend together. 

    Keywords: Butter, honey butter

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    Share a photo and tag me @thegandmkitchen — I can't wait to see what you've made!

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    Comments

    1. Anonymous says

      January 20, 2022 at 9:11 pm

      .

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Terri says

      January 21, 2022 at 9:26 pm

      This was a huge hit at Thanksgiving!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Anonymous says

      November 23, 2022 at 9:36 pm

      Do you mind sharing what butter brand you used; or any recommendations!

      Reply
      • Pate Giltner says

        November 23, 2022 at 9:51 pm

        I love Kerry Gold!

        Reply
    4. Laura Heller says

      November 26, 2022 at 3:56 pm

      A new holiday favorite, thank you!

      Reply
      • Pate Giltner says

        November 27, 2022 at 10:25 pm

        I’m so glad you liked it 😃

        Reply

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    About Pate

    Hi, I'm Pate, and welcome to The G&M Kitchen!

    The G&M Kitchen is a recipe blog that specializes in southern baked goods. Here you will find classics like buttermilk and honey biscuits and beautiful show stoppers like strawberry basil cupcakes. While all recipes are inspired by traditional southern classics, they all have a twist or adjustment that elevates them and brings them into the modern age.

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