Easy Cinnamon Roll Icing Without Cream Cheese
Delicious cinnamon roll icing can be made in minutes. This icing recipe is the perfect thing to spread over a warm batch of cinnamon rolls, cakes, pastries, and more.
Warm cinnamon rolls are a staple in our house on the weekends or during the holidays. This recipe for cinnamon roll icing without cream cheese is one that we use almost on a weekly basis and have been making it for as long as I can remember.
This is my favorite recipe to spread over store bought or homemade cinnamon rolls. It's also great to drizzle over coffee cake, muffins, or use as a dip for cinnamon twists. I have even been known to eat it on a spoon because it's just that good!
So pop your cinnamon rolls in the oven and lets get started.
Ingredients needed
This super easy recipe needs just four simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.
Powdered sugar – This can also be called icing sugar or confectioners sugar.
Milk – Use whatever milk you have on hand like 2%, whole, or even half and half.
Butter – Sweet cream, unsalted butter. ***I like melting my butter for this icing but you could also soften it to room temperature and use an electric mixer to combine the ingredients. This will make for a thicker frosting consistency.
Vanilla extract – You can use pure vanilla or extract. If you want that classic, super white icing color, use clear vanilla extract.
How to make cinnamon roll icing without cream cheese
- Melt butter in the microwave for about 20 seconds or on the stove until just melted. Make sure not to burn the butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Whisk until smooth. (You can also use an electric mixer.)
- ***Tip: Let your rolls cool 4-5 minutes before adding the icing. This will help the icing stay on top of the rolls.
Recipe variations
Flavor: Want to change up the flavors? Try substituting milk with a flavored coffee creamer or even eggnog. Orange or lemon juice also work well for a citrus flavor.
You can also substitute the vanilla extract with almond extract or a splash of maple syrup.
Color: Add a dash of color by using a few drops of food coloring. You could also stir in some colorful sprinkles for funfetti icing.
How to store icing leftovers
Store: If you have leftover frosting or want to make it ahead of time, store the cinnamon roll icing in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last about 2 weeks.
Reheat: This doesn't have to be reheated. You can leave out at room temperature for 30 minutes to make it easier to spread or if you want, microwave for about 5 seconds.
Recipe tips
How to make icing thicker? Add a little extra powdered sugar and reduce the milk.
How to make icing thinner? Add a little extra milk to the mixture.
How to get rid of lumps? This is an optional step but to help reduce lumps, sift the powdered sugar before mixing.
For richer flavor, use whole milk or half and half.
If you want a pure white color, use clear vanilla extract.
Can you leave out the butter? Yes, you can leave out the butter. This will make it more of a cinnamon roll glaze rather than a frosting.
Can you make icing without milk? Yes, you can substitute milk with water or a dairy free option.
Can I double this recipe?
This recipe is enough to cover about 12 large cinnamon rolls. It's easy to double this recipe if you have a large crowd, or even cut the recipe in half if you just want it for a few rolls.
Try using this cinnamon roll glaze on:
- Apricot nectar cake
- Lemon pull-apart bread
- Cinnamon pretzels
- Banana donut holes
Be sure to let me know if you made this recipe in the comments below. Enjoy!
Cinnamon Roll Icing
How to make cinnamon roll icing with 4 ingredients. This easy to make powdered sugar icing does not have cream cheese.
Servings: 6
Calories: 292 kcal
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Add powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to a bowl.
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Whisk together until combined. If needed, add extra powdered sugar or milk to adjust the thickness of the icing.
How to make icing thicker? Add a little extra powdered sugar and reduce the milk.
How to make icing thinner? Add a little extra milk to the mixture.
How to get rid of lumps? This is an optional step but to help reduce lumps, sift the powdered sugar before mixing.
For richer flavor, use whole milk or half and half.
If you want a pure white color, use clear vanilla extract.
Can you leave out the butter? Yes, you can leave out the butter. This will make it more of a glaze rather than a frosting.
Can you make icing without milk? Yes, you can substitute milk with water or a dairy free option.
Calories: 292 kcal | Carbohydrates: 60 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 16 mg | Sodium: 55 mg | Potassium: 15 mg | Sugar: 59 g | Vitamin A: 187 IU | Calcium: 11 mg | Iron: 1 mg
Source: https://www.foodlovinfamily.com/cinnamon-roll-icing/
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