Create beautifully decorated cookies with this easy and versatile sugar cookie icing! It dries smooth and shiny, making it ideal for intricate designs or a simple glaze. Sweet, creamy, and customizable, this icing is perfect for holidays, parties, or any cookie-decorating occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2-3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
- 1 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla or almond extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Base Icing: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, corn syrup, and extract until smooth. Add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency.
- Check Consistency: For outlining, the icing should hold its shape; for flooding, it should flow easily but not run off the edge of the cookie.
- Color and Decorate: Divide icing into bowls and add food coloring as desired. Transfer to piping bags for detailed designs or use a spoon to spread over cookies.
- Let Dry: Allow decorated cookies to dry at room temperature for 8-12 hours or until icing is completely set.
Tips for Perfect Icing
- Sift powdered sugar: Prevents clumps for a smoother icing.
- Use corn syrup: Adds a glossy finish and helps icing set.
- Seal tightly: Cover bowls with plastic wrap while working to prevent icing from hardening.
Nutrition (Per Tablespoon)
- Calories: 50
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 1mg
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Protein: 0g
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