Try making these with oatmeal raisin cookies. The cinnamon and raisin flavors contrast nicely with the frosting and almost taste like carrot cake.

Try adding a piece of a chocolate bar or a layer of chocolate sauce for a new take on s’mores.

Try adding sprinkles or chocolate shavings on top of your frosting for an extra festive touch.

Banana bread is not technically a spiced bread, but the fruit flavor pairs nicely with cream cheese frosting too.

You can use any type of milk you like, such as skim, 2%, or whole. Alternatives like soy, almond, or coconut milk also work. Citrus and acidic fruit flavors make a great contrast to the frosting’s sweetness. Try adding orange slices, grapes, or pineapple chunks to your fruit tray for some tasty options.

Add more milk for a thinner glaze, and less if you want to keep your glaze somewhat spreadable. Add slowly so you don’t have to re-thicken your glaze if you overshoot it. [9] X Research source Add your glaze to anything you would normally use the regular frosting for. If your supply of leftovers is low, this is a great way to stretch your remaining frosting.

To fill a cupcake without a piping bag, use a paring knife or melon baller to remove a cone-shaped piece of the cupcake from the top. Spoon your filling into the hollow and then replace the removed piece of cupcake. Frost over it like normal. If you have a piping bag, attach a small or medium-sized nozzle and inject your cupcakes, cookies, or French toast from the bottom.

The frosting may harden in the refrigerator. Before use, let it soften on a countertop for no more than 2 hours and re-whip until it is fluffy again. [12] X Research source

Thaw the frosting in the refrigerator overnight and re-whip until it is fluffy again before using it. [14] X Research source Freezing cream cheese frosting might alter the texture and make it more difficult to spread after thawing. [15] X Research source ttps://www. diys. com/can-you-freeze-cream-cheese/ Frozen cream cheese frosting will still be safe to eat after 2 months, but it will begin to absorb odors from the other foods in your freezer.