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Sugar Cookie Icing

A simple recipe for sugar cookie icing that hardens, perfect for decorating cookies with intricate designs.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

Icing Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1.5 tablespoons cold milk or water
  • Gel food coloring For coloring the icing

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Sift the powdered sugar into a medium or large bowl to ensure there are no lumps.
  • Add the corn syrup, vanilla extract, and cold milk or water to the bowl.
  • Stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  • If the icing is too thick, add more milk or water until the desired consistency is achieved.
  • Divide the icing into smaller bowls and add gel food coloring to each for different colors.
  • Use the icing to decorate your cookies.

Serving

  • Present the decorated cookies on a beautiful platter for any occasion.
  • Enjoy your cookies with a glass of milk or alongside your favorite hot beverage.

Storage

  • Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • If you have leftover icing, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.

Notes

For brighter colors, use gel food coloring. Experiment with different flavor extracts for variety. For a more glossy finish, add a little more corn syrup.
Keyword Baking Tips, Cookie Decoration, Easy Icing Recipe, Hardening Icing, Sugar Cookie Icing