Cinnamon Roll Icing?

[Chef Munky]

Making a batch now. The rolls are rising before baking. As I'm typing.
The recipe that I'm using is for a powdered sugar icing.
Seems ok. I'm really out of practice with baking.

Here's the recipe
1 Cup powdered sugar -sifted
1 to 3 Tablespoons of milk. Stir until smooth

Does it seem alright?
Haven't made it yet. What if anything would you do or add?

 

[Aunt Bea]

It sounds fine to me but I would be tempted to add a splash of vanilla or swap out the water for dark rum or maple syrup.

 

[medtran49]

I'd add a touch of vanilla as well, plus a tiny pinch of salt.

A privately owned doughnut/pastry shop used light corn syrup as part of glazes and drizzle. Sadly, they've been out of business for a long time because they couldn't compete with the chains.

 

[msmofet]

This is what I use for cinnamon bun frosting.

1 (3 oz.) pkg. Cream, softened

1/4 C. (1 stick) butter, softened

1 1/2 C. confectioners sugar

1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract

 

[Chef Munky]

Just finished... Whew!
Baking is rough. It's so time consuming.
Ok, I went with sifted powder sugar, milk,vanilla and light corn syrup. The amounts? Played it by sight. *Blind*
I didn't see your post in time Ms Mofet. Looks like a goodie.
When I recoup from this round I'll try it.
Pizza's in the oven now. After that Pulled pork goes in.
I'm way too old and out of shape for this!
Somebody toss me a vine
Thank you everyone for your suggestions.

 

[dragnlaw]

Tarzan saw your message rather late, but he's swinging thru the vines to you as we speak.

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[Chef Munky]

Watch out for that TREEEE... Umph!!!!

 

[dragnlaw]

kLOL.... that was
George, George George of the Jungle
Strong as he can be
Ahh, watch out for that tree!!!

 

[Chef Munky]

Lol.. I knew that
One of those Uh.. oh yeah, moments.
(The Malls open, but she ain't shoppin')

 

[dragnlaw]

I only remember 'cause my little girls watched it as their daddy's name was George and they loved it.

 

[gerardj]

Just finished... Whew!
Baking is rough. It's so time consuming.

It is if you don't keep things simple, for that icing I just stir lemon juice into powder sugar with a whip, nothing else.

 

[dragnlaw]

LOL, ahhh yes, the pucker factor for sweet buns!

 

[gerardj]

LOL, ahhh yes, the pucker factor for sweet buns!

its called balance and requires restraint to keep from adding more flavors.

 

[GotGarlic]

Lemon juice and powdered sugar does make a delicious drizzle, but for me, it doesn't go well with cinnamon rolls. Sugar, milk, a tetch of vanilla and a pinch of salt is perfect, imho.