For Friendsgiving this year I wanted to create something that my coworkers could take home with them afterwards. But I also was prepping an entire meal, so I didn’t want to try anything too complicated or time-consuming.
Related: My favorite Honey Butter Recipe & Ratio
I decided to make a few different flavored butters, also sometimes called compound butters. These are quick and inexpensive to make, and guests can use them during the dinner party as well as take their favorite flavor home after.
I made honey butter by combining 2 cups softened butter with 1/2 cup honey and a big pinch of cinnamon. You can blend this in a food processor or by hand. Spoon into clean glass jars to store.
I love honey butter because it was something that was always served at my great aunt Ina’s house during Thanksgiving when I was growing up. So not only is it totally delicious, it also reminds me of getting to spend holidays with my entire extended family on my father’s side. Lots of folding card tables were involved. 🙂
I also made a chipotle butter, inspired by my husband Trey. He loves chipotle anything. 🙂 For this I combined 2 cups softened butter, 3 chipotle peppers, and a couple teaspoons of adobo sauce (all from a can). Blend in a food processor. Or you can blend by hand; just chop up the peppers first. Spoon into clean jars to store.
I like to make these a few days before my event for two reasons. One, then I don’t need to worry about them as I prep for everything else. And second, the flavors will mingle and intensify over a couple days, making them even more delicious.
I highly recommend adding handmade labels to the tops of the jars so guests know which is which (even though the color will likely give it away too). If you don’t have a big sister with awesome handwriting like I do, you could also use letter stamps or stickers for the labels.
A few other flavor combinations you could try include pesto, cinnamon sugar, lemon, lime with salt, lavender, or pumpkin spice. You probably already have some great flavor options in your cupboard or refrigerator right now, so feel free to get creative. 🙂 xo. Emma
P.S. Love this recipe? Check out my easy Honey Butter Recipe!
I’m gonna try this honey butter, looks yummy!!Also very cute jars 🙂 S&R
Have you heard of marmite- its a UK salty yeast extract which is amazing made in to marmite butter and slathered on toast or crumpets! x
what a yummy idea!
xx nikki
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honey butter is one of my favorite things to put on toast! such a great idea that i never would have thought of! thanks for this post!
~meg
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Flavored butter is a great idea! I once made lime zest chili butter and spread it on BBQ grilled corn. It was delicious
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Hi Emma,
New follower here! 🙂
This is a great idea. Can you tell me where you got the jars and labels from? Thank you!
May I ask where you got your silverware?
Yum yum!! This will make awesome host gifts for going to holiday parties as well!
xoxo
Taylor
What an amazing idea! I was looking to make my own favours this year. Lovely! Bec
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I’m gonna try this honey butter, looks yummy!!Also very cute jars 🙂 S&R
I love making these! Salted molasses is my personal favorite. So good on warm scones!
Oh my gosh, that silverware! Is it vintage/thrifted? I’ve been wanting golden silverware. <3 <3
This looks yummmy!! And I love how you labelled all the jars! Super cute!
-Miss Sennnaa
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Yum! These all look amazing! x
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I love this idea. It is a cute favor and perfect for Thanksgiving! Fun!
It looks so good.
This is actually such a good idea!
Lizzy from Nomad Notebook
What ratio butter to other ingredient do you recommend? These sound so fun! I always used to love getting the flavored butter at the Old Spaghetti Factory.
I tried a blueberry butter at a restaurant and it was to die for. I think that would be a good combo when blueberries are in season. 🙂
Great recipe ides!