Description
Sugar Cookie Icing That Hardens is the ultimate finishing touch for your holiday baking. This easy-to-make icing not only dries to a beautiful, glossy finish but also adds a delightful sweetness to your sugar cookies. Perfect for Christmas, birthdays, or any festive occasion, this icing sets quickly, allowing you to stack or store your cookies without worrying about smudges.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp corn syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tbsp cold milk or water
- Gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Sift the powdered sugar into a mixing bowl to ensure a smooth texture.
- Add the corn syrup, vanilla extract, and cold milk or water. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more milk gradually; it should fall slowly from the spoon while leaving a thick layer behind.
- Divide the icing into smaller bowls and add gel food coloring for vibrant hues if desired.
- Use immediately to decorate your cookies and allow them to set at room temperature before storage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg