The best cream cheese frosting for cinnamon rolls! It's easy to make, creamy and fluffy, and it has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. This recipe makes enough to generously frost a 9x13 pan of cinnamon rolls.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cinnamon bun frosting, cinnamon roll frosting, cream cheese frosting for cinnamon rolls
4ouncescream cheesesoftened, use the cream cheese sold in a brick, not in a tub
1teaspoonvanilla extract
⅛teaspoonsalt
1 ½cupspowdered sugar
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add unsalted butter (¼ cup), cream cheese(4 ounces), vanilla extract(1 teaspoon), and salt (⅛ teaspoon). Use an electric mixer to beat for 20-30 seconds until combined.
Slowly add powdered sugar(1 ½ cups) and beat until combined and smooth (about 30-60 seconds). Slather on warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition is auto-calculated and for frosting recipe only; based on 16 servings. This recipe makes enough to generously frost a 9x13 pan of cinnamon rolls.