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Cream Cheese Icing for Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

This cream cheese icing for cinnamon rolls is perfectly sweet and a bit tangy. It's made with simple ingredients -- butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar.
Prep 10 minutes
Total 10 minutes
Fat 11
Carbs 21
Protein 2
Yield 9

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, blend until combined. About 3 minutes.
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  • Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
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Tips & Notes

  • Change the flavor profile of the icing by subbing almond extract for the vanilla.
  • Use up to ¼ cup of milk or heavy cream to thin the icing so it can drizzle.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Sugar: 21g