Festive Spiced Butter Spread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup softened unsalted butter (2 sticks)
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon molasses
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground ginger
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¼ teaspoon ground cloves
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg
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1 pinch of kosher salt
# Instructions:
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Using a stand mixer with the paddle attached, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together on medium speed. Mix until everything comes together smoothly, which should take about a minute or two.
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Turn the mixer up to high speed and let it run for 5 to 7 minutes. You'll want to stop and scrape down the bowl occasionally. Keep going until the butter looks really light and has lots of volume.
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Pour in the molasses along with all your spices—the cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Drop the speed back down to low and mix just until the spices are evenly distributed throughout, about another minute.
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Your gingerbread butter is ready to use right away! Spread it generously on warm pancakes, fresh biscuits, or your favorite pastries.
# Notes:
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If you'd like to shape this into a log for easy slicing later, spoon the finished butter onto plastic wrap, then roll it into a cylinder shape while pressing gently. Twist both ends closed and pop it in the fridge for at least 2 hours until it's firm enough to slice.
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This festive spread brings warm holiday flavors to anything you put it on—try it on toast, waffles, muffins, or even sweet breads for a seasonal treat.