Description
Elevate your baking game with this easy, versatile sugar cookie icing that hardens perfectly! Ideal for any occasion, this quick-drying icing allows you to create intricate designs and vibrant colors on your favorite sugar cookies. Whether you’re preparing for holidays or special celebrations, this recipe ensures that your cookies not only look stunning but also maintain their decorative charm. With a pleasant vanilla flavor and a smooth texture, this icing will become your go-to choice for all your decorating needs.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1.5 tbsp corn syrup
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 tbsp cold milk or water
- Gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, sift the powdered sugar.
- Mix in the corn syrup, vanilla extract, and milk or water until smooth.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more liquid if needed; the icing should fall off the spoon slowly.
- Divide the icing into bowls and add gel food coloring for different shades.
- Use to decorate cookies as desired, allowing them to set at room temperature before storing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg