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Cinnamon Roll Icing Recipe

Upgrade your cinnamon rolls with this incredible cream cheese icing! Forget the bland powdered sugar variety – this recipe delivers a rich, tangy, and perfectly sweet glaze that will take your homemade (or store-bought!) cinnamon rolls to the next level. Easy to make in just 5 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 153.2 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.0 (11 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cinnamon Roll Icing

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How to Make Cinnamon Roll Icing

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 4 ounces (113g) of softened cream cheese and 2 tablespoons (1 ounce or 28g) of unsalted butter.
  2. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the cream cheese and butter are completely smooth and softened (total time should be around 60-90 seconds).
  3. Add 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar, one quarter cup at a time, stirring until smooth after each addition.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2-3 tablespoons of milk. Add the remaining powdered sugar and stir until well combined.
  5. Adjust consistency: Add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time for a thinner icing, or 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar at a time for a thicker icing.
  6. Pour or spread generously over warm cinnamon rolls.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

27g

Carbs

5g

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