Powdered Sugar Icing
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Powdered Sugar Icing
Description
This icing consists of powdered sugar blended with vanilla extract and enough milk or water to form a smooth glaze. The powdered sugar dissolves without heat, forming a glossy surface once the glaze sets. The recipe allows adjustment of liquid amount for a thinner or thicker consistency, making it suitable for drizzling or spreading.
Variations include substituting lemon, lime, or orange juice plus zest for the milk or water and omitting vanilla, or using almond extract for different flavors. The glaze does not require refrigeration and remains stable at room temperature for a few days due to the sugar concentration. It is best applied over cooled baked items to prevent melting.
The icing yield depends on added liquid volume but is around three-quarters of a cup. Homemade powdered sugar can be prepared by blending granulated sugar until fine and fluffy if unavailable commercially. For icings with whipped cream or egg-based frostings, refrigeration is necessary, unlike this sugar glaze.
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar (see note 1)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk or water (see note 2)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together powdered sugar and vanilla. Add water or milk until desired consistency is reached. Drizzle over cooled baked goods or dessert. The glaze will harden in 20 to 30 minutes.
Notes
- Use powdered sugar for smooth dissolution without heating; homemade can be made by blending granulated sugar.
- Adjust milk or water quantity to get the desired thickness of the icing for drizzling or spreading.
- Substitute citrus juices (lemon, lime, orange) and corresponding zest for different flavored glazes, omitting vanilla extract accordingly.
- This icing sets at room temperature and can be kept unrefrigerated for two to three days unless combined with perishable frosting ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings (1 tbsp each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 81 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tbsp | |
| Calories | 81kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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