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Perfect Cinnamon Roll Icing

This creamy cinnamon roll icing made with cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar is the perfect sweet glaze for cinnamon rolls.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Ingredient
Cuisine: American
Calories: 69
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1½ to 2 cups confectioners’ sugar sifted
  • Pinch of salt optional

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and let the butter and cream cheese sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, half a cup at a time, mixing well between each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. If desired, add a pinch of salt and mix to balance the flavors.
  6. Spread the frosting on warm cinnamon rolls right out of the oven for a gooey, irresistible finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 56mgSugar: 8g
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