This Cinnabon Icing copycat recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, made with softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and a hint of vanilla. It’s so good, you’ll want to eat it with a spoon!
We make a new variety of Cinnamon Rolls every Thursday in my house. It’s something the whole family looks forward to and such an easy treat to throw together. Trust me when I say I’ve tried every variation of cinnamon roll frosting now though – This one Cinnabon Icing Copycat Recipe is my favorite go-to for cinnamon rolls frosting. It’s quick and easy and requires only kitchen staple ingredients that I usually have on hand. I especially love this one with my Lemon Rolls recipe!
What you’ll need:
- an electric mixer – handheld or countertop.
Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 2/3 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
How to make this Cinnabon Icing Copycat Recipe:
- Allow the butter and cream cheese to come to room temperature, then with an electric mixer, combine until smooth.
- Slowly add in the powdered sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice and mix until well combined.
How to soften cream cheese fast:
To quickly soften cream cheese for this cinnabon icing copycat recipe, unwrap it and cut it into small cubes. Let it sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes.
How to soften butter fast:
For this recipe, cut the butter into small squares and let sit at room temperature to speed up the softening time. This should also take about 10-15 minutes.
For this Cinnabon Icing Copycat recipe, avoid using the microwave to soften the cream cheese and butter as this changes the consistency and makes it hard to get a nice fluffy frosting.
