Sugar Cookie Icing
This easy Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe dries to a smooth shell, providing a glossy finish that holds up well and can be customized with colors for any occasion.
Ingredients
Icing Base
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted Use confectioners’ sugar, and sift it to prevent lumps.
- 2 tablespoons milk Regular or almond milk works.
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup Key for a glossy finish.
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract Real or imitation works.
- a pinch salt Enhances flavor.
Optional Ingredients
- as needed food coloring For tinting the icing.
Instructions
Preparation
- Sift about 2 cups of powdered sugar into a bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons of milk, 2 tablespoons of light corn syrup, and half a teaspoon of vanilla.
- Stir until well combined. If the icing is too thick, add a splash of milk slowly until desired consistency is reached.
- If the icing is too runny, add a little more powdered sugar to thicken it.
- Divide the icing into bowls and add food coloring if desired.
Drying
- Allow the decorated cookies to dry for at least 1 hour. For stacking, let them sit for several hours to fully harden.
Notes
Sift your powdered sugar before measuring to prevent lumps. Adjust icing consistency slowly to avoid over-thinning. The light corn syrup is crucial for the icing's gloss. In humid conditions, allow extra drying time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 1mgSugar: 11g
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