Description
This classic Sugar Cookie Icing recipe creates a smooth, glossy, and easy-to-spread icing perfect for decorating sugar cookies. Made with simple ingredients like powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla or almond extract, this icing can be tinted with food coloring for vibrant holiday or celebration cookies.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
- Food coloring, as desired
Instructions
- Sift and Mix: Sift the powdered sugar to remove lumps, then combine it with the light corn syrup and vanilla or almond extract in a mixing bowl.
- Add Milk Gradually: Add the milk one teaspoon at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, until the icing reaches your desired consistency for spreading or piping.
- Color the Icing: Add food coloring a little at a time, stirring well, until you achieve the desired color intensity for your decorated cookies.
Notes
- Use a fine sieve to sift powdered sugar for a smooth icing texture.
- Adjust milk quantity slightly to thin or thicken the icing depending on your decorating needs.
- Light corn syrup helps achieve a shiny finish and prevents the icing from crystallizing.
- For a different flavor profile, substitute almond extract for vanilla extract.
- This icing sets well overnight at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sugar cookie icing, icing recipe, sugar cookie decoration, powdered sugar icing, cookie frosting, easy icing recipe
