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12 soft dinner rolls in a tray with shiny honey butter glaze for dinner rolls.
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Sweet Honey Butter Glaze for Dinner Rolls

Make your soft dinner rolls irresistible with this quick and easy Honey Butter Glaze for Dinner Rolls. Sweet, buttery, and ready in just 5 minutes, this glaze turns ordinary rolls into a bakery-style treat perfect for holidays, weeknight dinners, or potlucks.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 119
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick - for creamy base
  • ¼ cup honey - natural sweetness for glaze
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract optional - enhances aroma
  • Pinch of salt - balances sweetness
  • 12 soft dinner rolls - slightly warm for best absorption

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Melt the Butter: Gently melt ½ cup unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  2. Add Honey and Vanilla: Stir in ¼ cup honey and ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional) to create a smooth glaze.
  3. Add a Pinch of Salt: Mix in a pinch of salt to balance the flavor.
  4. Brush Over Warm Rolls: Brush the glaze generously over 12 soft, slightly warm dinner rolls.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while warm for best flavor and shine.

Notes

  • Don’t overheat honey.
  • Brush glaze on warm rolls for maximum shine.
  • Make ahead: store glaze separately in an airtight jar and brush before serving.
  • Optional: sprinkle cinnamon or chopped nuts for extra flavor.