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Pouring icing over warm rolls

Name: No Cream Cheese Cinnamon Roll Icing

Summary: A smooth, sweet, and easy cinnamon roll icing made without cream cheese. Perfect for those who want a lighter, dairy-free, or faster glaze option with pantry staples.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 65
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil for vegan
  • 1 –2 tablespoons milk dairy or plant-based
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt optional

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Sifter (optional)

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Sift powdered sugar into a medium bowl.
  3. Add melted butter and vanilla extract; whisk together.
  4. Slowly pour in milk, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Add a pinch of salt to balance sweetness (optional).
  6. Taste and adjust texture or flavor as needed. Drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls.

Notes

Notes:
For a citrus glaze, replace milk with orange or lemon juice.
For vegan: Use dairy-free milk and butter alternatives.
Thinner glaze = more milk; thicker = more sugar.
Store in fridge for up to 1 week; reheat and stir before use.
Great for drizzling on other baked goods like muffins or scones.