easy sugar cookie icing
This easy sugar cookie icing is sweet, colorful, and perfect for decorating your favorite sugar cookies. It dries quickly and can be customized with different colors and flavors, making it a fun addition to your baking projects.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk or electric mixer
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 piping bags or plastic squeeze bottles (optional)
- as needed food coloring (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar Can adjust sweetness by adding more or less.
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Optional.
- as needed food coloring food coloring Optional.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. If the icing is too thick, add a few drops of milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- If you want to use food coloring, divide the icing into smaller bowls and add a few drops of coloring to each bowl. Mix well until the color is evenly distributed.
- If you're using piping bags or squeeze bottles, transfer the icing into them for easier decoration.
- Decorate your cooled sugar cookies as desired, using different colors and piping techniques.
- Allow the icing to dry completely at room temperature for about 1-2 hours before stacking or storing the cookies.
Notes
You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar.
This icing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week; just give it a good stir before using again.
Feel free to experiment with different flavor extracts, such as almond or lemon, to change the flavor of the icing.