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Cinnamon Roll Icing (without cream cheese!)

Whether you don't like cream cheese or don't have it on hand, you'll love this easy cinnamon roll icing made without cream cheese! It's perfect for drizzling over freshly baked cinnamon rolls and takes less than 5 minutes to make! Makes enough to glaze a 9x13 pan of cinnamon rolls.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cinnamon roll icing without cream cheese
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 86kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened i.e. ½ stick
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk add 1 tablespoon at a time until it's the consistency you want
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Add softened unsalted butter (¼ cup, i.e. ½ stick), powdered sugar (2 cups), vanilla extract (2 teaspoons), and a pinch of salt to a medium-sized bowl.
  • Use a hand or stand mixer to mix until combined (about 30-60 seconds). Add milk one tablespoon at a time (2-4 tablespoons) until it's the consistency you desire.
  • Pour over slightly cooled cinnamon rolls and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition is auto-calculated and for frosting recipe only; based on 16 servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.01mg