Description
This smooth, glossy sugar cookie icing is perfect for decorating with kids or crafting elegant treats. It sets just right not too hard, not too soft and takes only minutes to make.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted for smoothness)
- 2-4 tablespoons milk (start with 2 tbsp and adjust)
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon extract (vanilla, almond, peppermint, or coconut)
- Food coloring (gel recommended)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, corn syrup or honey, and extract.
- Slowly stir in additional milk (up to 2 tbsp) to reach desired consistency.
- Divide into bowls and mix in food coloring as needed.
- Decorate cookies using a piping bag, spoon, or by dipping.
- While icing is wet, add sprinkles or decorations if desired.
- Let cookies dry for several hours or overnight before stacking.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Stir and adjust with milk before using again. Let icing sit 5-10 minutes before using to release bubbles. For flooding, icing should disappear into itself in about 10 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 decorated cookie
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg