Making Cinnamon Rolls has never been easier nor more delicious! Paired with my Copycat Cinnabon Icing and breakfast will be a little bit of heaven! You may also like my Glazed Donuts, Blueberry Breakfast Cake, or even Chocolate Chip Banana Bread!
I am ALWAYS craving cinnamon rolls but too lazy to make up a batch and wait for hours or heaven forbid, overnight.
I set to make it happen! The first batch was delicious and consumed fully within one-hour pleasedonttellanyone, but I made three more batches just to make sure the recipe was perfect. It was perfect every time!
What is my secret? Store-bought pizza dough. The kind that comes in a long tin and POPS open. Use pizza dough for one large Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll, too!
It works BEAUTIFULLY. I have tried it with both the regular crust and thin crust. I prefer the regular pizza dough, my husband preferred the thin crust as he likes a crispier roll.
Recipe adapted from Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Rolls. Tips and tricks on how to make rolls also at the link!
The real beauty of these rolls is the icing. I spent a LOT of time trying to replicate Cinnabon’s amazing icing recipe and I think this recipe is it.
You can definitely make from-scratch pizza dough in this recipe. Just make it the night before and chill until ready to assemble!
Beat cream cheese and margarine together in a bowl with a mixer. Slowly add in all powdered sugar. Once all of the sugar is in the bowl mix for at least an additional 12 minutes. When almost done, add in the extracts.
If you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment to this frosting, my Mini Monkey Breads are hard to beat! 
Copycat Cinnabon Frosting
Yield: 2 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes
Learn the secret to recreating the amazing taste of Cinnabon frosting in your own kitchen! Hint: there are 2 key things to keep in mind…
Ingredients
- 1 stick softened butter (4 oz)
- 1/2 pack softened cream cheese (4 oz)
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring the butter and cream cheese to room temperature so that they are soft. Cream together using an electric mixer.
- Intermittently sift in 1 cup of powdered sugar while beating with the electric mixer. Beat for 10 minutes, or until the frosting is light and fluffy. Next add the vanilla and lemon juice and beat until incorporated.
Notes
- Bring the butter and cream cheese to room temperature so that they are soft. Cream together using an electric mixer.
- Intermittently sift in 1 cup of powdered sugar while beating with the electric mixer. Beat for 10 minutes, or until the frosting is light and fluffy. Next add the vanilla and lemon juice and beat until incorporated.
Notes
This recipe makes approximately 2 cups of frosting. Store in the refrigerator, but bring to room temperature before serving.
Making Cinnamon Rolls has never been easier nor more delicious! Paired with my Copycat Cinnabon Icing and breakfast will be a little bit of heaven! You may also like my Glazed Donuts, Blueberry Breakfast Cake, or even Chocolate Chip Banana Bread!
You can definitely make from-scratch pizza dough in this recipe. Just make it the night before and chill until ready to assemble!
I am ALWAYS craving cinnamon rolls but too lazy to make up a batch and wait for hours or heaven forbid, overnight.
I set to make it happen! The first batch was delicious and consumed fully within one-hour pleasedonttellanyone, but I made three more batches just to make sure the recipe was perfect. It was perfect every time!
Recipe adapted from Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Rolls. Tips and tricks on how to make rolls also at the link!
How to make Cinnabon Icing
FAQ
What is cinnamon roll icing made of?
What kind of frosting does Cinnabon have?
What is the secret ingredient in Cinnabon?
What is the ingredients of Cinnabon?
What is Cinnabon icing?
[…] Cinnabon icing is a sweet, creamy glaze made from cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, a hint of vanilla, and a splash of milk. The ingredients are mixed together until a thick, smooth consistency is achieved. This icing is a classic topping for the popular cinnamon rolls that Cinnabon is famous for.
How do you make a Cinnabon frosting?
Cinnabon frosting can be used on cinnamon rolls, cakes, cinnamon bread, and so much more. Beat the cream cheese and margarine in the bowl of a stand mixer. Slowly add the powdered sugar, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally with a spatula. Once all the sugar has been added, mix for at least 12 minutes.
Why do Cinnabon cinnamon rolls have icing?
The cream cheese adds a slight tanginess, ensuring that the icing is not overly sweet. That’s why when it comes to the famous Cinnabon cinnamon rolls, the frosting is one of the essential components that makes them so delicious. The buns would not be the same without it. Some might think that the frosting itself contains cinnamon, but it doesn’t.
Does Cinnabon have cream cheese frosting?
It is hard to beat cream cheese frosting, but Cinnabon’s frosting is irresistibly smooth and has a delightful creamy texture. The time they take to whip up their high-quality ingredients makes their frosting irresistible. Sure Cinnabon may sell their signature frosting in frosting pints, but that requires leaving home to get a pint of frosting.