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Cream Cheese Icing

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By Sally's Baking Addiction

A tangy, creamy cream cheese icing perfect for cinnamon rolls, but also delicious on other sweet breads and pastries.

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces (113 g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (120 g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) heavy cream or milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream (or milk), and vanilla extract.
  3. Beat on low speed for about 30 seconds to combine.
  4. Increase to high speed and beat for about 1 minute, until light and fluffy.
  5. Spread over warm rolls (or other baked goods) as desired.