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Cinnamon Roll Icing Recipe

How to make cinnamon roll icing with 4 ingredients. This easy to make powdered sugar icing does not have cream cheese.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cinnamon roll icing
Servings: 6
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Add powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to a bowl.
  • Whisk together until combined. If needed, add extra powdered sugar or milk to adjust the thickness of the icing.

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Notes

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg