Description
This Sugar Cookie Icing recipe creates a smooth, glossy, and flavorful icing perfect for decorating sugar cookies. Made with powdered sugar, light corn syrup, vanilla extract, and milk, this icing is easy to prepare and can be customized with gel food coloring to achieve any color you desire. It sets beautifully, making your cookies visually appealing and delicious.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 1½ tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (clear)
- 2 tablespoons milk (up to 3, as needed)
- food coloring (gel is best)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Using a hand mixer, beat the powdered sugar, light corn syrup, clear vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of milk together in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Adjust consistency: Gradually add milk a few drops at a time while mixing until the icing reaches the desired consistency for spreading or piping, ensuring it’s neither too thick nor too runny.
- Add color: Stir in gel food coloring until fully incorporated and the icing achieves the color you want for decorating your sugar cookies.
- Decorate and set: Apply the icing to your cooled sugar cookies using a spatula or piping bag, then allow the icing to set at room temperature until firm before serving or storing.
Notes
- Gel food coloring is preferred for vibrant colors without thinning the icing.
- If the icing is too thick, add milk gradually, but avoid making it too runny to prevent dripping.
- Allow decorated cookies to dry completely to avoid smudging or sticking.
- Clear vanilla extract is recommended to keep icing colors bright and true.
- Store leftover icing covered tightly to prevent drying out.
