Holiday Cranberry Butter Spread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup softened unsalted butter
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1/2 cup cranberry sauce, either homemade or from a jar
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1/4 cup pure honey
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Small pinch of salt
# Instructions:
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Leave your butter out on the counter until it's nice and soft - this makes everything blend together beautifully. In a pinch, pop it in the microwave for just 10 seconds, but watch it carefully so it doesn't start melting.
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Grab a medium bowl and add your soft butter, cranberry sauce, honey, vanilla, and that pinch of salt. Beat it all together using a hand mixer or a sturdy whisk until you've got a smooth, fluffy mixture with no lumps.
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Give it a taste! Want it sweeter? Drizzle in a little extra honey. Prefer more of that tart cranberry kick? Fold in another spoonful of cranberry sauce until it's just right.
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Spoon your finished butter into a pretty serving bowl or an airtight container. Pop a lid on it and stick it in the fridge for at least half an hour so all those festive flavors can really come together.
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Once it's nicely chilled, slather this festive butter onto hot biscuits, crispy toast, or fluffy pancakes. It's the perfect holiday indulgence that'll make any breakfast feel special.
# Notes:
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Make sure your butter is properly softened for the smoothest, creamiest texture when mixing.
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Feel free to tweak the honey or cranberry sauce amounts to match your personal taste preferences.
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Keep this butter fresh in a sealed container in your refrigerator for up to one week.
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If serving straight from the fridge, let it sit out for a few minutes to soften up and make spreading easier.
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Want to make this dairy-free? Simply swap regular butter for your favorite plant-based butter substitute.