Cinnamon Espresso Butter

Name: Cinnamon Espresso Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1/2 cup
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules; 2 teaspoons water; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield 1/2 cup

Test Kitchen Approved

I've used this tasty butter on everything from bagels to biscotti. I like to use a teaspoon of espresso powder for the instant coffee granules. —Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida

Ingredients

2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
2 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the coffee granules, water and vanilla. In a small bowl, cream the butter, confectioners' sugar and cinnamon until light and fluffy. Add coffee mixture; beat until smooth. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

1 tablespoon: 108 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 91mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

I've used this tasty butter on everything from bagels to biscotti. I like to use a teaspoon of espresso powder for the instant coffee granules. —Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida

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