Sugar Cookie Icing
Transform your sugar cookies into stunning works of art with this simple yet magical Sugar Cookie Icing recipe! Perfectly smooth and glossy, this icing is made with just powdered sugar, milk, light corn syrup, and a hint of vanilla extract, creating a sweet and flavorful finish that sets beautifully for decorating. With the addition of gel food coloring, you can customize endless vibrant hues to bring your cookie designs to life. Ready in just 10 minutes, this icing is ideal for any occasion, whether you're adding intricate details or a colorful glaze. It dries with a professional-quality sheen and hard finish, making your cookies as impressive to look at as they are delicious to eat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 2 tablespoons Light corn syrup
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- as needed Gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps.
Add the milk to the powdered sugar and whisk until smooth. The mixture should be thick but spreadable.
Stir in the light corn syrup and vanilla extract. This will give the icing a glossy finish and help it set properly.
If the icing is too thick, add additional milk 1/2 teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Divide the icing into separate bowls if you're using multiple colors. Add gel food coloring to each bowl and mix until the desired shades are achieved.
Use immediately or cover the bowl with plastic wrap to prevent the icing from drying out. If storing for later, press the plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the icing.
Transfer the icing to piping bags or use a spoon to spread it onto cooled sugar cookies. Allow the icing to set completely at room temperature (about 12-24 hours) for a hard finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
130 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 51 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.
