300 Icing
Introducing "300 Icing," the ultimate recipe for a glossy, candy-like finish on your favorite desserts! This easy 25-minute icing combines granulated sugar, corn syrup, and cream of tartar, cooked to precision at 300°F for a flawless consistency. Infused with vanilla extract and customizable with food coloring, this versatile icing hardens beautifully, making it perfect for cookies, cakes, or confections needing a professional, glassy sheen. With just a few pantry staples and simple steps, you’ll achieve bakery-quality results at home. Make every dessert a masterpiece with this quick-setting, show-stopping icing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 60 milliliters Water
- 50 grams Corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon Cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 150 grams Powdered sugar
- drops Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine granulated sugar, water, corn syrup, and cream of tartar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely.
Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan, ensuring the tip is submerged in the mixture but not touching the bottom.
Allow the mixture to boil without stirring until it reaches exactly 300°F (149°C). This will ensure the icing has the proper consistency.
Once the temperature is reached, immediately remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool for 3 minutes.
Stir in the vanilla extract and food coloring (if using) for desired flavor and color.
Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until the icing is smooth, glossy, and thickened.
Use the icing immediately while warm, as it will harden quickly. If it cools too much, gently reheat it over low heat while stirring.
Spread or pipe the icing onto cookies, cakes, or desserts. Allow it to set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1507 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 390.5 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 385.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 508 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
