Description
Join me, Emma, as we whisk our way through the simple joys of making the perfect sugar cookie icing. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures a glossy, delightful finish to your cookies, making every occasion a bit sweeter.
Ingredients
1 and ½ cup (180g) powdered sugar
2 tablespoons (30mL) warm water
½ tablespoon (10g) light corn syrup
⅛ teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
Instructions
In a medium bowl, sift the powdered sugar.
Add warm water, corn syrup, and extract of choice. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
Adjust the consistency by adding more water or powdered sugar as needed.
Optional: Add food coloring to achieve desired hues.
Transfer to piping bags and decorate cookies as desired.
Allow icing to set at room temperature until hard, about 1-2 hours.
Notes
Consistency Tip: For outlining cookies, keep the icing thicker. Thin it slightly for a flood filling.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Stir before reusing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: Approximately 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0g