Cinnamon Bun Icing Recipe

Recreate the irresistible, sweet, gooey icing found inside those beloved refrigerated cinnamon rolls! This easy recipe lets you customize your buns with a simple flavor twist – orange cinnamon buns, lemon cinnamon buns, the possibilities are endless! Perfect for topping warm cinnamon rolls, biscuits, sweet breads, gingerbread cookies, or even quick breads like banana or zucchini bread. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 482.6 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.8 (26 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cinnamon Bun Icing

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How to Make Cinnamon Bun Icing

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar and 2-4 tablespoons of heavy cream, adding the cream one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired spreading consistency. Start with 2 tablespoons and add more as needed.
  2. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or your choice of extract, such as orange, lemon, almond, etc.) and a pinch of salt.
  3. Spread generously over warm biscuits, sweet bread fresh from the oven, or drizzle over gingerbread cookies. For best results, use while the baked goods are still warm.
  4. This icing also makes a delightful topping for quick breads such as banana bread or zucchini bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

470g

Fat

2g

Carbs

40g