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Cinnamon Bun Icing

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"Really good icing for cinnamon buns. This recipes makes enough to cover 20 large rolls. You may want to divide it if you don't need so much." — ASILMARIE

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Original recipe makes 20 servings Change Servings

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk

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Directions

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, margarine, vanilla extract, confectioners' sugar and milk. Beat until creamy.

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PREP 10 mins
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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 21, 2003

Super Creamy, easy and delicious. My family loved this recipe, beats all store bought cinnamon bun icings.

—KRANENBURG

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 14, 2012

This was just Ok. The sweetness overpower the cream cheesey taste that I had hoped for. Not bad if you really like sweet with a hint of cream cheese.

—savedbygrace

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Jan 13, 2006

I LOVE this recipe! I also add in some cinnamon that goes great with the cinnamon rolls!

—LDYLVBGR

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Jan 06, 2004

YUMMY!! I needed some extra icing for those refrigerated cinnamon rolls (they never come with enough icing for me) and this was great. I didn't add the milk and cut the recipe in half, cause I didn't have that many rolls. Very quick indeed. Thanks Lisa.

—JOSIE

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Dec 14, 2010

I cut this in half and used butter instead of margerine and used a full teaspoon of vanilla. This worked out perfectly. Half a recipe was just right for twelve cinnamon rolls.....maybe just a touch overkill, but the family will love that. ;)

—Sarah Jo

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Dec 31, 2006

i cut this recipe in half to ice a huge monkey bread today. It was more than enough, but i couldnt stop eating it with my fingers. Its so yummy. would also make a great icing for carrot cake!!!!

—nurseypoo5

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Jun 21, 2003

It took me forever to find a recipe for cinnabons that actually tasted good!

—MILLERGIRL84

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Mar 24, 2009

I used this as the frosting for my pizza parlor cinnamon bread sticks. Super easy and very delicious. EDIT: I had some leftover from this and used it to dip strawberries. It was wonderful. I bet it would taste good with other fruit as well.

—Bobo's Mama

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Nutrition

Calories
153 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
19.1 g
6%

Cholesterol
12 mg
4%

Fat
8.4 g
13%

Fiber
0 g
0%

Protein
0.9 g
2%

Sodium
86 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cinnamon Bun Icing

Serving Size: 1/20 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 153
Calories from Fat: 76

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.4g 13 %
Saturated Fat 3.3g 16 %
Cholesterol 12mg 4 %
Sodium 86mg 3 %
Potassium 18mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 19.1g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 0g 0 %
Protein 0.9g 2 %
Sugars 18.6g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 1 %
Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin 1 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium < 1 %
Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.