Description
This Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe creates a smooth, glossy icing perfect for decorating sugar cookies with bright colors and a beautiful finish. The icing can be adjusted for outlining or flooding techniques and sets quickly to a shiny, firm coat.
Ingredients
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Icing Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Base Icing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, corn syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Adjust Consistency: Add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the icing reaches your desired consistency. Use thicker icing for outlining cookies and thinner icing for flooding.
- Add Colors: Divide the icing into separate bowls for multiple colors, then add food coloring to each and stir until the color is evenly distributed.
- Decorate Cookies: Transfer the icing to piping bags or squeeze bottles for precise decorating, or use a spoon or knife to spread it onto cookies.
- Set Icing: Allow the icing to set at room temperature for 2-3 hours or until fully dry. Store leftover icing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Include corn syrup for a glossy finish; it helps the icing dry shiny and smooth.
- Gel food coloring is recommended for vibrant colors without thinning the icing.
- Add a pinch of salt if you want to balance the sweetness.
- If icing thickens while sitting, add a few drops of milk and stir to restore consistency.
