- chop and roast the walnuts - mix the softened butter with the rest of the ingredients but the nuts - spoon the butter mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap or wax paper. Shape it into a log by rolling the plastic or paper around the mixture, twisting the ends to secure. - place the butter log in the fridge for at least 1 hour

- spread the cooled, roasted walnuts evenly on a clean sheet of parchment paper or a large plate. Unwrap the butter log and gently roll it in the nuts, pressing lightly to create an even coating. Rewrap the butter log in plastic wrap or wax paper. - refrigerate the nut-coated butter log for at least 1 hour to firm up before slicing and serving.