Description
This easy Sugar Cookie Icing makes decorating a breeze! Made with only 4 ingredients in 5 minutes, this simple icing recipe is perfect for piping and coloring. Enjoy bright, beautifully decorated cookies!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (260g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) corn syrup
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon extract (optional: vanilla, almond, peppermint or lemon)
Instructions
- Combine the sifted powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk in a bowl and whisk until well combined, then Whisk in the corn syrup. If needed, add additional milk 1/2-1 teaspoon at a time to thin out the frosting. If too thin, add an additional 1/4 cup of powdered sugar.
- To color the icing, divide the icing into separate bowls. Add a small drop of your gel colors to the icing. Mix thoroughly.
- Apply to cookies using a squeeze bottle or piping bag. Allow the cookies to dry flat for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- This icing goes wonderfully with my quick and easy cutout cookies and gingerbread cookie
- Use gel colors when dying icing, for bright, vibrant colors. I recommend Amerigel or Wilton’s Color Right food gel dyes.
- How to adjust the icing consistency: To make the icing thinner, add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time. You want it to be drippy but not runny. If you think your frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar ¼ cup at a time.
- Storing decorated sugar cookies: It can take anywhere from a couple of hours to overnight for the icing to harden, depending on how thick the icing is. Once the icing is set, you’ll be able to stack your sugar cookies. Store the iced cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. I recommend placing a layer of parchment paper in between layers, to keep them from sticking.
- Make-ahead: You can make this up to 2 days in advance, keep stored in an airtight container on the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before using. You may need to adjust the final consistency before using it.
- Leftover icing: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up 7 days from preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 14.8 g
- Sodium: 31.6 mg
- Fat: 4.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg