Sugar Cookie Icing
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Sugar Cookie Icing
Description
Sugar Cookie Icing combines powdered sugar with vanilla extract, light corn syrup, and milk to make a sweet, glossy icing ideal for decorating cookies. Beating powdered sugar with wet ingredients forms a smooth base, while additional milk adjusts thickness for various decorating techniques. Gel food coloring is recommended for vibrant hues without watering down the icing.
Two consistencies are commonly used: thicker icing resembling peanut butter for piping outlines that hold shape well, and thinner, gravy-like icing for flooding cookie surfaces smoothly. Practicing piping on parchment paper before decorating cookies can help develop control. The icing sets after application, allowing for further decoration such as sprinkles or crushed candy canes.
The recipe notes emphasize testing consistency on test cookies to ensure it does not run off edges and achieves desired appearance. Using a piping bag with a small tip helps create precise outlines, which harden before filling areas with thinner icing.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract clear
- 1 ½ tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk divided
- Food Coloring gel is best
Instructions
- Beat powdered sugar, vanilla, corn syrup and 1 tablespoon milk in a small bowl until smooth.
- Add milk a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Stir in food coloring to reach desired color. Decorate cookies and allow icing to set.
Notes
- Adjust milk in small amounts to achieve icing consistency suited for either outlining or flooding cookies.
- Gel food coloring is preferred to maintain vibrant colors without thinning the icing.
- Practice piping on parchment paper before decorating cookies to control flow and technique.
- Outline cookies first and let icing set before flooding inner sections for cleaner designs.
- Add decorative toppings like sprinkles or crushed candy canes before icing sets completely.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48cookies iced
Amount Per Serving
Calories 27 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 27 | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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