How to Make Cinnamon Roll Icing without Powdered Sugar

Let’s face it - cinnamon rolls just aren’t as good if they’re not topped with sweet and creamy icing. In fact, icing adds a sweet finishing touch to cinnamon rolls, Danishes, and many other baked goods too! In this post we’ll share with you how to make a delicious cinnamon roll icing even if you don’t have powdered sugar on hand.

How to Make Cinnamon Roll Icing without Powdered Sugar

Let’s face it - cinnamon rolls just aren’t as good if they’re not topped with a sweet and creamy icing. In fact, icing adds a sweet finishing touch to cinnamon rolls, Danishes, and many other baked goods too! In this post we’ll share with you how to make a delicious cinnamon roll icing even if you don’t have powdered sugar on hand.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword How to Make Cinnamon Roll Icing without Powdered Sugar

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Ingredients

½ cup milk
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
pinch salt
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Place a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add milk, flour, sugar, and salt. Whisk continuously until the mixture starts to bubble and thickens.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the mixture into a measuring cup or bowl to cool.
In the meantime, beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Then mix in the vanilla. Note: a hand mixer or stand mixer is helpful here.
With the mixer on low, beat into the cooled milk mixture until light and fluffy.