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Amy's Cream Cheese Frosting
Amy's Cream Cheese Frosting
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Few things can elevate a batch of warm cinnamon rolls from simply good to downright unforgettable — and Amy's Cream Cheese Frosting is exactly that finishing touch. With just four ingredients and a few minutes of mixing, you'll have a lusciously smooth, creamy frosting that strikes the perfect balance between rich, tangy cream cheese and sweet, pillowy powdered sugar, brought together with a hint of vanilla. It's made for Grands cinnamon rolls, but honestly, once you taste it, you'll want to put it on everything. Whip up a batch for your next weekend brunch or lazy Sunday morning and watch it disappear. - Claude
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Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
 

¼ cup homemade or quality store-bought caramel sauce
flaky sea salt
Directions
Cream butter and cream cheese together.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
Mix until smooth.

For a salted caramel version:
Same as above, but add ¼ cup homemade or quality store-bought caramel sauce to the mix
Add a pinch of flaky sea salt on top after frosting,
Servings\Yield
Makes enough to frost about 10 Grands cinnamon rolls
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (based on 10 servings) - Calories: 307; Total Fat: 16g (Saturated Fat: 10g); Cholesterol: 45mg; Sodium: 138mg; Total Carbohydrates: 38g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 37g); Protein: 2g; Calories from Fat: 144 (47%)
*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.
💬 Uncle Dave says...
For best results, let the rolls cool down a bit before frosting — this keeps the frosting thick and creamy rather than melting right off. Here's a fun serving idea: set the frosting out on the side and let everyone frost their own warm roll. That way, guests get exactly as much as they want, and the rolls stay warm longer!
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: cream cheese, frosting, cinnamon rolls, vanilla, powdered sugar
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Amy's Cream Cheese Frosting was added on May 10, 2026 and last updated on May 10, 2026.
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