Cinnamon Roll Icing Recipe

A fluffy cinnamon roll needs its perfect topping! This Cinnamon Roll Icing Recipe has the best texture and the perfect amount of sweetness.

This Cinnamon Roll Icing recipe is a necessity on freshly baked Cinnamon Rolls, but could also be used on Donut Muffins, a Sweet Breakfast Casserole, or Banana Bars! It’s very versatile.

To eat a Cinnamon Roll without a thick layer of cream cheese icing on top should be illegal. Icing completes the cinnamon roll and makes it finger-lickin’ good.

I love to smooth the icing on top of my fresh-out-of-the-oven Famous Cinnamon Rolls or Nutella Rolls. Making sure it seeps into every nook and cranny is the best part!

No part of the cinnamon roll should go untouched by icing (just my personal opinion but I think you’ll agree with me.)

This Cinnamon Roll Icing Recipe is the easiest icing recipe ever. Just 4 simple ingredients and a few minutes will turn into icing heaven! A little butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk (or half n half) are all you need.

Room temperature ingredients. Begin by gathering together your ingredients. Make sure the butter and cream cheese are both softened, not melted, and not still cold from the fridge. Leave on the counter for at least 45 minutes before making the icing.

MIX. In a medium mixing bowl, Mix together ingredients and beat until smooth. Do this with a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer. Spread over warm cinnamon rolls.

Cinnamon Roll Icing (Cinnamon Roll Glaze)

This creamy Cinnamon Roll Icing is made with 4 staple ingredients in 3 minutes and turns homemade or store bought cinnamon rolls into the ultimate breakfast treat! This Cinnamon Roll Glaze seeps into the rolls making each bite absolutely amazing!

Prep: 3min

Total: 3min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 99 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 19 mg, Sugar 19 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 cup powdered sugar (aka confectioner’s sugar)
• 2 tablespoon butter (melted)
• 2 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 tablespoon milk (can substitute with heavy cream or half and half)

Instruction:

1. Combine powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla and milk in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
2. Pour over warm rolls and spread.

Cinnamon Roll Icing Recipe

A fluffy cinnamon roll needs its perfect topping! This Cinnamon Roll Icing Recipe has the best texture and the perfect amount of sweetness.

Total: 10min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 183 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 30 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter (softened)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
• milk or half and half: enough to make it a spreadable consistency.

Instruction:

1. Mix together in a medium bowl and beat until smooth. Spread over warm cinnamon rolls.

Icing for Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Roll Icing is what makes or breaks your Cinnamon Roll. This vanilla buttercream Cinnamon Roll Icing Recipe is the best you’ll ever have!

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 186 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 68 mg, Sugar 29 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1-2 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/2 tbsp milk

Instruction:

1. Cream the butter until smooth.
2. Add in the powdered sugar one cup at a time, alternating with a liquid. (1 cup powdered sugar, vanilla, 1 cup powdered sugar, milk, 1 cup powdered sugar)
3. Ice warm cinnamon rolls generously.
4. Will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks.

Quick Cinnamon Roll Icing without Cream Cheese

Instantly make your homemade or store-bought cinnamon rolls taste so much better by smearing this homemade quick cinnamon roll icing without cream cheese

Prep: 3min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 88 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 42 mg, Sugar 10 g, unSaturated Fat 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup Butter
• 1-1.5 cups Icing Sugar
• 2 tsp Vanilla Essence
• 3 tbsp Milk

Instruction:

1. In a medium bowl, using a hand held mixer beat together the butter, icing sugar and vanilla essence until mixed and blended for about 2 minutes.
2. Start by adding 1 cup of icing sugar. Once beaten do a taste test and add more icing sugar if needed. I used a total of 1.5 cups icing sugar
3. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add little milk at a time and beat till you get a spreadable and smooth consistency.

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FAQ

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