Perfect Cinnamon Roll Icing Recipe
This rich and creamy cinnamon roll icing recipe is the perfect finishing touch for warm cinnamon rolls. Made with simple ingredients like cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar, it spreads smoothly and melts into every swirl for that classic bakery-style glaze.
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 to 5 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
Optional Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- Zest of ½ orange or lemon
Instructions
- Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature so it blends easily.
- Place it in a bowl and whisk or beat until smooth and free of any lumps.
- Gradually pour in the melted butter, whisking until the mixture is fully blended and slightly glossy.
- Add the powdered sugar in two parts, mixing thoroughly after each addition to keep the texture light and smooth.
- Stir in 4 tablespoons of milk along with the vanilla extract, then continue whisking until the icing is silky and pourable.
- Mix in the sea salt and any flavor add-ins you'd like. If the icing feels too thick, a small splash of milk will help thin it out.
- Spoon the icing over warm cinnamon rolls, letting it gently melt into all the cozy swirls.