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Whipped Gingerbread Butter

A delightful, creamy butter that combines rich flavors of gingerbread spices and fresh, wholesome ingredients perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Spread
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature) Quality is key; recommend using a good brand like Kerrygold.
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar Adds sweetness without making it too sugary.
  • 1 tablespoon molasses For that deep, rich flavor that defines gingerbread.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Freshly ground is best if possible.
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Adds a warm, zesty kick.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Adds a lovely warm spice.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg A must for that cozy holiday flavor.
  • 1 pinch kosher salt Enhances all the flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easy creaming (approximately 30 minutes).
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes until well combined.
  3. Increase the mixer speed to high and whip for 5 to 7 minutes until the mixture is light and airy.
  4. Reduce the mixer speed to low and carefully add in the molasses, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until fully incorporated (about 1 minute).
  5. Serve immediately on pastries, pancakes, or biscuits.
  6. To shape, scoop the butter onto plastic wrap, roll into a log, twist the ends, and refrigerate until firm (about 2 hours).

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for a couple of months. Let sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes if too hard to spread.