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Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe

Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe That Hardens Perfectly Every Time

Delight in this Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe, perfect for achieving a glossy finish that hardens beautifully.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Drying Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 1 batch
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Essential for sweetness and structure; don’t substitute with granulated sugar.
  • 2-3 tablespoons Milk Provides moisture; any non-dairy milk works as an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Light Corn Syrup Helps achieve a glossy finish.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or Almond Extract Feel free to swap with your favorite extract.
Optional Ingredients
  • Gel Food Coloring Stick with gel-based options to prevent thinning.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of milk. Whisk until smooth and lump-free.
  2. Incorporate 1 tablespoon of light corn syrup and your preferred extract for added flavor. Mix until glossy.
  3. Check the consistency; if too thin, add more powdered sugar. If too thick, mix in more milk.
  4. Use a spatula or piping bag to spread or pipe icing over cooled sugar cookies.
  5. Allow the iced cookies to set at room temperature for at least 2-3 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1batchCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 80gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 75g

Notes

Consistency matters; aim for a thick yet spreadable icing. Store leftover icing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

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