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Cream Cheese Icing for Cinnamon Rolls
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Elevate your cinnamon rolls with this luxurious Cream Cheese Icing that perfectly balances tangy and sweet elements. This silky, fluffy frosting combines cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar for that classic bakery-quality finish. Surprisingly versatile, it makes enough to generously top two dozen rolls and complements everything from banana bread to carrot cake. A must-have recipe for serious bakers!
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Ingredients
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
7 tablespoons butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
¼ teaspoon salt

Directions
Beat together the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy.
Mix in the vanilla and milk.
Gradually mix in the confectioners' sugar and salt until smooth and fluffy.
Servings
Covers 24 small rolls
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (for 1 roll) - Calories: 50; Total Fat: 2g (Saturated Fat: 1.5g); Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 35mg; Total Carbohydrates: 8g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 8g); Protein: 0g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: cinnamon rolls, icing, cream cheese
🗂️ Categories: 🥞 Breakfast & Brunch
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Cream Cheese Icing for Cinnamon Rolls was added on January 19, 2022 and last updated on June 01, 2025.
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