Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter Recipe

I swear this cinnamon honey butter is the reason restaurant rolls disappear so fast. One swipe and suddenly pancakes, muffins, toast, and banana bread all seem wildly incomplete without it.

I’m obsessed with this Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter because it tastes like the stuff I shamelessly scrape onto every roll at the restaurant. Sweet, creamy, and ridiculously spreadable, it hits that cinnamon honey flavor I crave before the bread basket even lands.

I love how the powdered sugar gives it that smooth, almost frosting-like finish without turning it into dessert overload. And yes, I’ll put it on rolls, waffles, pancakes, muffins, banana bread, toast, pretty much anything that needs a swipe of sweet butter.

But on fresh rolls? Unreal.

The kind of bite that makes me go back for more.

Ingredients

• Softened unsalted butter makes it creamy, rich, and super spreadable on warm rolls.
• Powdered sugar gives that fluffy sweetness without making the butter feel gritty.
• Honey adds a cozy, sticky sweetness that tastes like the restaurant version.
• Cinnamon brings the warm spice, so it’s sweet but not boring.
• Fine salt keeps everything balanced, because sweet butter still needs a tiny savory nudge.
• Plus, these ingredients make it taste like dessert without trying too hard.
• Basically, it’s the kind of spread you’ll “sample” way too many times.

Ingredient Quantities

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of fine salt

How to Make this

1. Place 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, in a large mixing bowl.

2. Add 1 cup sifted powdered sugar to the bowl.

3. Pour in 1/3 cup honey and add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

4. Add a pinch of fine salt.

5. Using an electric mixer on low speed, beat the ingredients together until the powdered sugar is incorporated.

6. Increase mixer speed to medium and continue beating until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.

7. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and beat briefly to ensure an even texture.

8. Transfer the cinnamon honey butter to a serving dish or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

Equipment Needed

1. Large mixing bowl
2. Electric mixer (hand or stand)
3. 1 cup and 1/3 cup measuring cups plus 1 teaspoon measure
4. Sifter or fine mesh strainer for powdered sugar
5. Rubber spatula or bowl scraper
6. Small spoon or pinch bowl for salt and cinnamon
7. Serving dish or airtight container for refrigeration
8. Refrigerator

FAQ

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• Unsalted butter: use salted butter and omit the added pinch of salt; or swap for European-style butter for a richer flavor; or use a firm vegan butter (coconut or vegetable oil based) for a dairy-free version.
• Powdered sugar: if unavailable, blitz granulated sugar in a blender/food processor with 1 tablespoon cornstarch per cup until powdery; or use superfine caster sugar with a slightly firmer texture.
• Honey: substitute pure maple syrup for a milder, less floral sweetness; or use agave nectar for a neutral sweetener; or light corn syrup for similar viscosity.
• Ground cinnamon: replace with pumpkin pie spice for a warmer, spiced profile; or use a pinch of ground nutmeg plus a touch of ground allspice for a similar warm note.

Pro Tips

1. Make sure the butter is very soft but not melted. If it is too cold the mixture will be lumpy; if it is too warm the butter will be oily and the texture will be loose. A few minutes on the counter or a quick zap in 5 to 8 second bursts in the microwave will do the trick.

2. Sift the powdered sugar and scrape the bowl well as you go. Tiny pockets of sugar or unmixed butter at the bottom will show up as graininess, so stop once or twice to fold everything together and finish on medium speed for a fluffy result.

3. Taste and tweak the honey. Different honeys vary a lot in intensity. Add a little more for a pronounced honey note or a touch less if you want the cinnamon to sing. If you add more liquid honey, chill it a bit longer to firm up.

4. Plan how you will serve and store it. For spreading, let it sit at room temperature 10 to 15 minutes after chilling so it softens slightly. For keeping, press a piece of parchment directly onto the surface to prevent skinning and refrigerate up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.