This dreamy orange butter recipe taste amazing over hot rolls, biscuits or toast and makes the perfect gift!
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Flavorful Whipped Butter
I know Thanksgiving is still a couple months away, but put this on your MUST make list. Homemade dinner rolls are one of my favorite things ever. Now top them with this orange butter and you have yourself the most heavenly treat ever! Seriously, it is SO good! It is my favorite thing to put on rolls and super easy to whip up beforehand and store in the refrigerator. If you’re looking for more ideas, you’ll love this compound butter too.
This recipe comes from my friends over at Paging Super Mom. They told me about it a couple years ago and now it has been a staple at my house whenever we make rolls. They just aren’t the same without orange butter. So, of course, I had to share the recipe with you! Make it, you won’t regret it!
How to Make Orange Butter
- Softened butter. You can leave the butter out on the counter for a couple of hours, or simply microwave for about 15-20 seconds on 50% power. Just be careful not to melt it.
- Whip. Next you’re going to whip together the butter, powdered sugar, orange zest and orange extract. Whip until nice and creamy.
- Store. Make sure to store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. We like to take it out about an hour before serving to soften up a bit.
Storing + Freezing
You can easily cut this recipe in half or double it and store in the fridge for later. It stays fresh for about 4 weeks. You can also wrap and place in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Orange Butter
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter , softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar , more as needed
- 1-2 teaspoons orange extract , more as needed
- zest from one orange , more as needed
Instructions
- Whip butter in an electric mixer until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, orange extract and orange zest and blend until smooth. Taste and add more orange extract or zest to reach desired taste. Add another 1/4 cup powdered sugar if you'd like it thicker or sweeter.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Spread over warm rolls to enjoy.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 5 Ingredients Or Less, American, Christmas, Condiments, Freezer-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Absolutely delicious!! We love to spread this on our crepes and top with berries. I’m actually hosting a galentines party this weekend and making up a big batch for our crepe bar. Just hoping my kitchen cabinet refinishing will be done by then, ah!
Hopefully it will be, too! Enjoy the crepe bar with this orange butter for your fun weekend!
Can you use orange peel instead of orange zest?
Hi Diane! Great question. You can use orange peel if you’d like, just keep in mind when you’re using zest, it’s just taking the outer part of the orange, where all the flavor is. If you do the peel, it may have a bitter taste to it. Enjoy!
If I wanted to make this recipe and add them into the tiny mason jelly jars for gifted food baskets.
Would it be ok to freeze them in the jars?
Cute idea! Yes as long as they are freezer safe jars :)
Delicious
This orange butter is DIVINE!!! I need to make it again soon!
What are the directions? There’s a google ad that covers them ☹️
Hi Mary! The directions aren’t covered on my end…maybe try opening up another browser. You just whip the butter until fluffy and then add the other ingredients and blend until smooth. :)
love the orange butter. i used orange oil and it was so so good. can’t wait to try other of your recipes. i made cinnamon rolls and used the orange butter on them and the reviews were awesome
Orange butter is a staple during the holidays! Glad you enjoyed it!
Do you have to use orange extract? Can you just use the juice from the orange that you get the zest from?
Hi Claire! You definitely could substitute if you would like, but the flavor won’t be as potent. :)
Did you use the same amount of oil as specified for extract..would love to try the oil!
Yum! This sounds and looks delicious! I want to just scoop it and eat it out of the bowl!
Paige
Oh yum! That would be perfect for Thanksgiving rolls, or any rolls for that matter!