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Cinnamon Roll Icing Recipe Without Cream Cheese

Cinnamon Roll Icing Recipe Without Cream Cheese

A smooth, sweet, and super simple icing perfect for cinnamon rolls, made without cream cheese. It’s quick, customizable, and can be made fully dairy-free with plant-based swaps.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 2 tbsp Butter melted, or vegan butter
  • 2 tbsp Milk or any plant-based milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Sifter (Optional, for smoother icing)

Method
 

  1. Sift the powdered sugar into a mixing bowl for a lump-free glaze.
  2. Add melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl.
  3. Whisk everything together until smooth and glossy.
  4. Adjust consistency with more milk (to thin) or more sugar (to thicken), if needed.
  5. Drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls and let it set for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Make it your own by adding a splash of maple or almond extract, or even a pinch of cinnamon to tie in those warm roll flavors. This icing also works beautifully over muffins, donuts, or pancakes.
Cinnamon Roll Icing Recipe Without Cream Cheese
Cinnamon Roll Icing Recipe Without Cream Cheese