You'll never need to cream cold butter again. Just use this quick trick to soften butter!
This Viral Video Shows You a Trick to Soften Butter in Minutes
Updated Jan. 10, 2023
We love butter. Like, we really love butterāso much, that we actually tested the most popular brands to see which butter is best.
You can make flavored butter to top a steak or spread a thick layer of Irish butter on fresh bread. But of course, the best thing to do with butter is bake. And if you’re a regular baker, you’ve definitely forgotten to take the butter out of the refrigerator to soften, leaving you to wonder if it’s possible to cream cold butter and sugar.
Well, thanks to this TikTok trick, you’ll have softened butter in no time!
How to Soften Butter Quickly
TikTok user @aldentediva has a fail-safe technique. All you have to do is stand the butter up on a plate or bowl, then fill a glass with hot water from the sink. Let the glass sit for about five minutes to warm up.
Then, pour out the water and put your heated glass on top of the stick of butter. Let it sit for five minutes, and voila! You’ve got softened butter that’s ready for your next batch of brownies or cookies.
How smart is this butter trick?
@aldentediva🧈 Ever done this? I had to for that Garlic Bread I did 🤦🏻♀️ forgot to take it out. #HappyHolidays #garlicbread #lifehack #kitchenhack #butterā¬ The Real Housewives of Orange County (Main Theme from “The Real Housewives of Orange County) – Temas de Series de TelevisiĆ³n
Of course, this isn’t the only method to soften butter quickly, but it’s definitely one of the easiest, especially if you want to keep your stick of butter intact.
Learn if it is safe to leave butter on the counter.
How Long Does It Take for Butter to Soften with This Trick?
Softening butter under a hot glass will have that stick of butter soft and ready to cream with sugar in 10 minutes.
Bakes That Are Better with Butter
With only a few ingredients, these butter shortbread cookies are so simple to prepare. Use these as an excuse to buy the good butter! āPattie Prescott, Manchester, New Hampshire
Double Nut BaklavaIt may take some time to make this rich, buttery treat, but it's well worth the effort! The blend of coconut, pecans and macadamia nuts is irresistible. āKari Kelley, Plains, Montana
Gooey Butter CookiesAs a native of St. Louis, I wanted to make a cookie version of the famous gooey butter cake. And although many gooey butter cake recipes use a cake mix, these cookies are made from scratch. āJulia TenHoeve, Richmond, Virginia
Holland Butter CookiesMy great-grandmother's Holland butter cookies have been passed down in my family from generation to generation. This recipe uses only five ingredients that are usually already in the house. For different holidays, I swap the almonds for cherries, walnuts or ginger. āTineke De Rosa, Blairstown, New Jersey
Kentucky Butter CakeLook no further than Kentucky butter cake for a fluffy, buttery cake with an excellent crumb and a vanilla-almond butter sauce that permeates every bite.
Hazelnut Chocolate Chip SconesChocolate, hazelnuts and the tangy taste of buttermilk āthese delicious scones are easy to make. They come together fast. āTrisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Raspberry Custard KuchenBack where I grew up in Wisconsin, people have been baking this German treat for generations. We love it for breakfast or as a special dessert. It's no fuss to fix and impressive to serve. āVirginia Arndt, Sequim, Washington
Swedish Butter CookiesIt's impossible to eat just one of these Swedish cookies. Naturally, they're a favorite with my Swedish husband and childrenābut anyone with a sweet tooth will appreciate this treat. My recipe is "well-traveled" among our friends and neighbors. āSue Soderland, Elgin, Illinois
Flaky Butterhorn RollsThe recipe for these dinner rolls, slightly sweet and so very flaky, was my motherās. They are simple to prepare because kneading skills are not required and the dough is easy to handle. My grandchildren have renamed them "Grandmaās croissants"! āBernice Smith, Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota
Classic Chocolate CakeIf you need to learn how to make chocolate cake from scratch, this easy homemade chocolate cake recipe is a perfect place to start. It appeared on a can of Hershey's cocoa way back in 1943. I tried it, my boys liked it, and I've been making it ever since. āBetty Follas, Morgan Hill, California
Lemon & Rosemary Butter CookiesCooling lemon and aromatic rosemary make these butter cookies stand out at the holidays. I use them to punch up the cookie trays for potlucks or as gifts.āElizabeth Hokanson, Arborg, Manitoba
Bake-Sale Lemon BarsThe recipe for these tangy lemon bars comes from my cousin, who is famous for cooking up farm feasts. āMildred Keller, Rockford, Illinois
Thumbprint CookiesButtery and not-too-sweet thumbprint cookies filled with fruit preserves make for a refreshing little bite any time of day.
Butter Pecan CakeThis irresistible butter pecan cake features multiple layers, plenty of toasted buttery pecan crunch and a thick layer of buttercream frosting. In a word, it's delicious. Serve with a scoop of vanilla or maple ice cream to complement this decadent southern dessert.
Stollen Butter RollsMy family members enjoy my stollen so much and say itās just too good to be served only on holidays. I created this buttery, less-sweet dinner roll version. āMindy White, Nashville, Tennessee
Malted Chocolate & Stout Layer CakeIf you want a dessert that will take the cake at a St. Patrick's Day celebration, look no further! The rich chocolate cake is incredibly moist and has a nice malt flavor that's perfectly complemented by the Irish cream frosting. āJennifer Wayland, Morris Plains, New Jersey
Dutch Apple CakeMy husband and I came to Canada from Holland more than 40 years ago. This traditional Dutch recipe is a family favorite and has frequently gone along with me to potluck suppers and other get-togethers. —Elizabeth Peters, Martintown, Ontario
Italian Butter CookiesButtery soft with a sweet chocolate tip, these Italian butter cookies are a surefire way to impress your guests. Make them ahead of time (they freeze exceptionally well), or fresh in just a few hours; either way, you'll have a simple yet tasty treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Coffee Cake RecipeOur coffee cake recipe turns coffee-o-clock into a true treat!
Blackberry Apple PieMy mother made this pie so often, she could do it with her eyes closed! We picked the berries ourselves, and the apples came from the trees in our orchard. I can still taste the delicious combination of fruits encased in Mother's flaky pie crust. āFran Stanfield, Wilmington , Ohio
Buttery Bubble BreadHomemade bread can be time-consuming, difficult and tricky to make. But this fun-to-eat monkey bread, baked in a fluted tube pan, is easy and almost foolproof. If I'm serving it for breakfast, I add some cinnamon and drizzle it with icing. —Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas
Strawberry-Rhubarb MuffinsStrawberry-rhubarb muffins might just be our favorite baked treat to celebrate the sweet-tart flavors of the late spring and summer harvest.
Butter MeltawaysBeech Grove, Indiana field editor Sue Call suggests, "Add variety to this recipe by substituting lemon flavoring for the vanilla plus a teaspoon of lemon peel."
Buttery Potato Chip CookiesPotato chip cookies got their start in the spud-proud region of Idaho and the western U.S. This recipe makes plenty of crisp cookies and will keep people guessing about the secret ingredient. āRachel Roberts, Lemoore, California
Apple CrostataThis apple crostata recipe has firm apple slices covered with cinnamon sugar and a drizzle of caramel topping, resting in a simple dough circle. This is a terrific dessert to make when you don't want to bother with shaping and blind-baking a pie crust.
Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf RecipeSatisfy your coffee shop treat cravings with this copycat Starbucks lemon loaf cake recipe.
Buttery Almond Cookies"My husband loves these cookies," says Elaine Anderson of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. "They have an old-fashioned flavor that goes well with a cup of tea. Plus they're simple to put together."
Originally Published: May 06, 2021
