Description
A simple icing for sugar cookies that dries shiny and holds color well. Perfect for decorating cut-out cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tbsp milk (whole or plant-based)
- 1 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring, assorted
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sifted powdered sugar and milk. Stir until smooth.
- Add corn syrup and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- If desired, add gel food coloring to achieve your desired color.
- Use immediately to decorate cookies or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Store icing at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week. Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 85g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 95g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg