Instructions

1. Add softened Cream Cheese, slightly softened butter, and Vanilla Extract to a mixing bowl. “Slightly softened” means the butter is still cold but has warmed up enough so you can press your thumb down into it.
2. Add 2-3 teaspoons of vanilla.  We start with 2 teaspoons now and then add more at the end if we think we need it.
3. Mix the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together on medium speed until they are fully incorporated (about 2 minutes.) Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula before moving on to the next step.
4. We use a food scale to measure 1 pound of Powdered Sugar.  (If you don't have a food scale the equivalent would be 4 cups.)
5. Add the powdered sugar and the cinnamon to the bowl.
6. Start your mixer (or electric beater) on the lowest setting and keep it on low until the cream cheese/butter and sugar start to come together (about 30 seconds). Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl and then increase the speed to medium-high and mix for another 30-45 seconds or until the frosting begins to get light and fluffy.
7. Taste your frosting. You are tasting to determine taste (does it need more vanilla or cinnamon?) and consistency (is it too thin or too thick?) If necessary add more cinnamon or vanilla and mix again. Too thick? Add a teaspoon of milk. Too thin? Refrigerate for an hour and check the consistency again. If still too thin, add either 1/2 cup of Powdered Sugar or a tablespoon of cornstarch and mix again.