Best Cinnamon Roll Icing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
275 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Best Cinnamon Roll Icing
Description
Best Cinnamon Roll Icing begins by melting butter carefully until golden brown, imparting a subtle nutty note. The melted butter is then mixed with softened cream cheese to create a fluffy base. Powdered sugar is gradually added with milk to form a smooth, spreadable consistency suited to topping cinnamon rolls. Vanilla extract adds a familiar, sweet aroma, and the milk adjusts the icing's thickness to preference.
This icing offers a creamy sweetness with a slight tang from the cream cheese, contrasting nicely against the spicy cinnamon filling of the rolls. Spreading it while the rolls are still warm allows it to melt slightly and create a luscious coating.
You can vary the flavor by substituting almond extract for vanilla to add a different aromatic note to the icing. The quantity makes enough to generously cover 12 to 16 cinnamon rolls, suitable for family-sized batches.
The icing can be stored chilled in an airtight container for up to five days, making it convenient for advance preparation or leftovers.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4-10 tablespoons milk as needed
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Once butter is melted, continue to whisk over medium heat until butter turns from yellow to a golden color. Remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl cream together butter, cream cheese for 2-3 minutes until very fluffy and creamy.
- Mix in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, adding 1-2 tablespoons of milk after each addition of powdered sugar. Once all of the powdered sugar is incorporated, mix in vanilla and more milk (1 tablespoon at a time) until icing is a smooth spreadable consistency.
- Spread immediately on cinnamon rolls, or store chilled in airtight container up to five days.
Notes
- This icing covers about 12-16 cinnamon rolls generously.
- Using browned butter adds subtle depth and nutty flavor to the icing.
- For a flavor variation, substitute almond extract in place of vanilla.
- Store leftover icing in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Spread the icing on warm cinnamon rolls to allow it to melt slightly for a smooth finish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 60g | 120% |
| Vitamin A | 147IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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