My Favorite Cookie Icing Frosting
Transform your homemade cookies into edible works of art with "My Favorite Cookie Icing Frosting," the ultimate go-to recipe for decorating enthusiasts. Made with just five simple ingredients – powdered sugar, milk, light corn syrup, vanilla extract, and optional food coloring – this icing strikes the perfect balance between smooth consistency and glossy shine. The quick 10-minute prep time makes it ideal for last-minute cookie decorating sessions, while its versatility lets you customize the thickness for outlining or flooding intricate designs. Whether you're crafting festive sugar cookies or personalizing sweet treats for a special occasion, this easy-to-use frosting hardens beautifully for a professional finish. Plus, the option to mix in vibrant food coloring ensures your creations will truly stand out. Perfect for holiday baking, birthday celebrations, or any time your cookie game needs a boost, this icing guarantees a stunning (and delicious) result every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons Milk
- 4 tablespoons Light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar and milk. Stir with a spoon or whisk until smooth. The mixture should be quite thick at this stage.
Add the light corn syrup and vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir well until the icing becomes shiny and smooth. If the icing seems too thick, add milk 1/2 teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
If using food coloring, divide the icing into separate bowls, one for each color you'd like to use. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and stir until the color is evenly distributed.
For outlining cookies, ensure the icing is slightly thicker. For flooding or filling in designs, thin the icing with a few more drops of milk until it has a more pourable consistency.
Transfer the icing to piping bags fitted with small round tips or use squeeze bottles for easy application.
Decorate your cookies as desired. Allow the icing to dry completely, usually for at least 4–6 hours, before stacking or packaging.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 420.3 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 413.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 155 mg | 3% | |
*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.
