{"id":"220aad5b-07ef-4188-ba72-46fba8b1ff6f","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/220aad5b-07ef-4188-ba72-46fba8b1ff6f","source_url":"https://sugarspunrun.com/cinnamon-roll-icing/","title":"Cinnamon Roll Icing","description":"My quick and easy cinnamon roll icing is anything but basic! It's made without cream cheese and has a rich, but not too sweet flavor that's perfect for topping rolls, sweet breads, and more.","servings":12,"servings_text":"12","prep_time":"PT5M","total_time":"PT5M","image_url":"https://sugarspunrun.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Cinnamon-Roll-Icing-1-of-1-2.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3 Tablespoons salted butter (melted )","item":"salted butter","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"melted"},{"text":"2 cups powdered sugar","item":"powdered sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¾ teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1-3 Tablespoons heavy cream ((preferred) or milk (any kind))","item":"heavy cream ((preferred) or milk (any kind))","quantity":1,"quantity_max":3,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Combine melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract and stir to combine (it’s OK if the mixture is too dry to completely combine, just move on to the next step!)"},{"number":2,"text":"Add 1-2 Tablespoons of cream or milk and stir. Add additional cream as needed, a splash at a time, until icing has reached desired consistency. I like my icing to drizzle smoothly off of my whisk, holding its shape only a brief second before it dissolves back into the bowl. I find I usually need the full 3 Tablespoons (hint: It’s OK if you like your frosting thinner and want to add a splash more!)."},{"number":3,"text":"Drizzle or spread gently over cinnamon rolls. It’s best to add the frosting when they’re still somewhat warm (I wait about 10-15 minutes after the cinnamon rolls come out of the oven)"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:59:50.722317+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:59:50.722317+00:00"}