Description
A rich and creamy frosting that elevates your homemade cinnamon rolls to bakery-level perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until fully combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- If the frosting is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Spread the frosting over warm cinnamon rolls for best results.
Notes
Make ahead: Prepare the frosting a day in advance and store it in the fridge. Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for the smoothest texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg