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4.7 from 9 votes

Coconut Sugar Icing (Vegan & Paleo)

An easy icing using unrefined coconut sugar instead of white powdered sugar. Perfect for icing Christmas cookies!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Calories: 432 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Nutiva red palm oil shortening
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (not liquified)
  • 1/4 cup "powdered" coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot or tapioca starch
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract (optional)

Instructions

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  1. To make "powdered" sugar: Simply grind coconut sugar in a coffee grinder or high-speed blender until it's finely ground, with a texture similar to powdered sugar. Measure after grinding the sugar for this recipe. (You may have to sift it to help break up clumps.)
  2. To prepare the icing, combine all of the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir with a rubber spatula to squish it all together. If you find that you'd like your frosting a little smoother, add a bit of water just 1/2 teaspoon at a time, as needed to thin it out. At this time of the year, I'm guessing almost everyone's kitchen is cold enough that your coconut oil will be solid at room temperature, but if it isn't you can place this bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes to help it thicken up!
  3. For decorating, transfer the frosting to a plastic bag fitted with a decorating tip. (I just use a plastic sandwich bag for convenience-- cut off the tip on the bottom of one side of the bag, slide in the decorating tip, then add the frosting on top of that.) Gently squeeze the bag and the frosting should easily pipe onto your favorite baked goods.

Nutrition Information

Calories 432kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Potassium 2mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 12000IU (240%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 432

% Daily Value*

Calories 432kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Potassium 2mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 12000IU 240%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.