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Cinnamon Roll Icing Without Cream Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert Topping
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This luscious Cinnamon Roll Icing without Cream Cheese offers a rich, buttery glaze with warm brown butter notes, enhanced by vanilla, lemon juice, and a hint of maple syrup. Perfectly smooth and easy to make, this icing beautifully complements warm cinnamon rolls, adding a delightful sweet finish without the tanginess of cream cheese.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons milk (whole or plant-based)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: Begin by melting the unsalted butter over medium-low heat in a small saucepan. Stir constantly until the butter foams, then turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma, which should take about 4–5 minutes. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning; remove from heat as soon as the foam subsides to capture the perfect brown butter flavor.
  2. Sift Dry Ingredients: While the butter cools for about 1–2 minutes, sift together the powdered sugar, cornstarch, and salt into a mixing bowl. This step is essential to avoid weeping and maintain a firm glaze on your cinnamon rolls.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Pour the browned butter, including the flavorful browned bits, into the dry mixture. Add the milk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is completely smooth. If you encounter small lumps, use a hand mixer on low speed for 10–15 seconds to fully incorporate everything.
  4. Adjust and Rest: Let the icing rest for about 3 minutes to thicken slightly. If you want a thicker icing, add up to 1 tablespoon more powdered sugar. For a thinner glaze, add 1 teaspoon more milk at a time until you reach the desired consistency for drizzling.
  5. Serve and Store: Drizzle the icing over warm cinnamon rolls in concentric circles for an elegant finish. Store any leftover icing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. When ready to use, gently warm the icing in the microwave for 10–15 seconds and whisk to restore its silky texture.

Notes

  • Use a small saucepan and stir butter constantly during browning to avoid burning.
  • Sifting dry ingredients is important to prevent a runny or weepy glaze.
  • Adjust the icing consistency with additional powdered sugar or milk as needed.
  • Leftover icing can be refrigerated and gently reheated for later use.
  • Using lemon juice balances the sweetness and adds subtle brightness.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/cinnamon-roll-icing-without-cream-cheese-recipe/