Quick Tangy Lemon Icing for Gingerbread Cookies
Elevate your holiday baking with this Quick Tangy Lemon Icing, the perfect pairing for spiced gingerbread cookies. This zesty topping is a breeze to make, combining powdered sugar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, aromatic lemon zest, and a touch of melted butter for a smooth, luscious finish. Ready in just 5 minutes, this no-cook icing is easily customizable—thin it with milk for a delicate glaze or keep it thick for bold designs that will stay in place. Its vibrant citrus flavor balances the warmth of gingerbread beautifully, creating a festive treat that’s as delicious as it is visually stunning. Ideal for holiday cookie decorating sessions or last-minute baking, this lemon icing will quickly become a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoons Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoons Milk (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps.
Add the fresh lemon juice, melted butter, and lemon zest to the powdered sugar.
Using a whisk or a fork, stir the mixture thoroughly until smooth and no lumps remain. The icing should be thick but spreadable.
If the icing is too thick, add milk in 1/2 teaspoon increments until the desired consistency is reached. For piping, the icing should hold its shape, while for glazing, a slightly thinner consistency may be preferred.
Once the icing reaches your desired consistency, use it immediately to decorate cooled gingerbread cookies. Spread or drizzle it over the cookies using a knife, spatula, or piping bag.
Allow the icing to set for 15-20 minutes before serving or storing to ensure it firms up.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
817 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.7 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.7 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 177.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 67 mg | 1% | |
*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.
