Description
This Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe creates a smooth, glossy icing perfect for decorating sugar cookies. Made with powdered sugar, milk, and light corn syrup, this easy-to-make icing can be colored with food coloring to add vibrant, festive designs. It dries hard overnight, making cookies beautifully decorated and ready for gifting or serving.
Ingredients
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Icing Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Icing: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of whole milk, and 1 tablespoon of light corn syrup. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Check the Consistency: Drizzle a small amount of icing from the whisk or spoon back into the bowl. It should hold its shape for a few seconds before slowly melting. If the icing is too thick, whisk in additional milk, about 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until the desired texture is achieved.
- Color the Icing: Divide the prepared icing into separate bowls depending on how many colors you want. Add food coloring to each bowl and mix well to evenly distribute the color.
- Decorate: Use the colored icing immediately to decorate your sugar cookies. If you need to pause, cover the icing’s surface tightly with plastic wrap to keep it from drying out.
- Drying: After decorating, allow the cookies to dry at room temperature overnight to ensure the icing sets hard and firm.
Notes
- If the icing becomes too thick after sitting, add a few drops of milk and whisk again before use.
- Light corn syrup helps to give the icing a shiny finish and smooth texture.
- Work quickly with the icing to prevent it from drying out during decorating.
- Store leftover icing in an airtight container for up to a day and stir before reuse.
- For best results, decorate cookies on a flat surface to allow even drying.
