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Cinnabon Frosting

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Servings: 1 batch (about 3/4 cup, enough for 8 restaurant-size or 15 standard-size rolls)
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-fat (Neufchâtel) cream cheese, from a block
  • 3 tablespoons light butter, from a stick, softened
  • 1/2 tablespoon fat-free milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, cream cheese, butter, milk, and vanilla. Mix on low speed with an electric mixer fitted with beaters or stir with a spoon for about 1 minute, or until combined. If using a mixer, increase the speed to high. Beat or stir vigorously for about 30 seconds or until smooth. Allow the frosting to set for at least 10 minutes. Place in an airtight plastic container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Just before using, stir well with a spoon.

Notes

Each serving has: 119 calories, 1 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates, 3 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, trace fiber
Reprinted from Fast Food Fix by Devin Alexander © 2006 by Devin Alexander. Permission granted by Rodale, Inc., Emmaus, PA 18098. Photo credit: Lisa Cohen.