There’s nothing worse then when a recipe calls for softened butter and yours is hard as a rock! But don’t worry there are a few methods that work extremely well! ✅ 👇

Method 1: Hot Water Trick

1. Fill a glass ¾ full with water and microwave it for 3 minutes until boiling.

2. Place your sticks of butter standing up straight on the counter.

3. Carefully pour out the hot water into the sink.

4. Quickly flip the glass over your stick of butter.

5. After a few minutes, your butter will be soft and ready to use!

Method 2: Microwave Trick

1. Place the butter in the microwave and cook for 4 seconds.

2. Flip the butter to the next side and microwave it for another 4 seconds.

3. Repeat this process for each side of the butter.

4. Let the butter sit on the counter for 20 seconds, and it will be softened and ready to use!