Christmas Butter
Elevate your holiday spread with this irresistibly festive Christmas Butter! Bursting with the bright zest of orange, warm holiday spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and the sweet chewiness of finely chopped dried cranberries, this butter is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite breads, muffins, or scones. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make flavored butter combines the creaminess of unsalted butter with a hint of powdered sugar and a touch of vanilla, creating a luscious spread that tastes like Christmas in every bite. Whether rolled into a log or packed in a decorative jar, this holiday butter also makes a thoughtful homemade gift. Rich, creamy, and packed with seasonal flavors, Christmas Butter is guaranteed to become a must-have on your festive table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries (finely chopped)
Instructions
Take the unsalted butter out of the refrigerator and allow it to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and powdered sugar. Using a hand mixer or a wooden spoon, mix until smooth and creamy.
Add the orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt to the butter mixture. Stir until evenly incorporated.
Pour in the vanilla extract and mix thoroughly to enhance the festive aroma.
Fold in the finely chopped dried cranberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
Transfer the Christmas Butter to a sheet of parchment paper. Roll it into a log shape, twisting the ends of the parchment to secure it, or pack it into a decorative jar for serving.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the butter to firm up.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Spread it generously on your favorite bread, muffins, or scones for a burst of holiday flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.9 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.5 g | 568% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 503 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 624 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
