Sugar Cookie Icing
Transform simple sugar cookies into stunning works of art with this glossy, vibrant icing that adds creativity and sweetness to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of light corn syrup. Whisk together until the mixture is beautifully smooth.
- Take a moment to check the texture. If it’s too thick, gently stir in more milk a teaspoon at a time until you achieve that silky-smooth consistency perfect for icing.
- Divide the icing into separate bowls for each color you want to create. Add food coloring drop by drop, mixing as you go, until you reach your desired shades.
- With your piping bag ready (or a simple brush if you’re feeling casual), carefully apply the icing to your cooled sugar cookies.
- Once decorated, allow the cookies to sit at room temperature for the icing to dry completely—about 1-2 hours.
Notes
For professional finish, experiment with different piping tips. If icing becomes too runny, add more powdered sugar to thicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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