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Fresh Cinnamon Roll Icing on a white kitchen table, photographed from above.

Cinnamon Roll Icing

A simple, versatile cinnamon roll icing recipe with cream cheese frosting, quick glaze, and buttercream options.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Mixing Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 160kcal
Cost: $5–7

Equipment

  • 1 Medium mixing bowl For glaze
  • 1 Stand mixer or hand mixer For cream cheese or buttercream versions
  • 1 Rubber spatula Scraping sides
  • 1 Whisk For glaze
  • 1 set Measuring cups and spoons Standard set
  • 1 Spoon or offset spatula For spreading

Ingredients

Classic Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 oz Cream cheese Softened
  • 4 tablespoon Butter Room temperature
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar Sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2-3 tablespoon Heavy cream or milk Adjust consistency

Simple Powdered Sugar Glaze

  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Sifted
  • 2-3 tablespoon Milk or water
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Melted

Thick Buttercream Icing

  • 0.5 cup Butter Softened
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoon Heavy cream Adjust consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth
  • Add powdered sugar gradually
  • Mix in vanilla and salt
  • Adjust with cream for texture
  • Whisk powdered sugar and milk
  • Add melted butter and vanilla
  • Test drizzle consistency
  • Cream butter until fluffy
  • Add sugar and cream slowly
  • Beat until light and spreadable

Notes

Choose between cream cheese frosting, a simple glaze, or thick buttercream depending on your cinnamon roll style and sweetness preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 30g | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg