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Sugar Cookie Icing

It takes only four ingredients and 5 minutes to make the absolute best cut out Sugar Cookie Icing that hardens to a glossy, shiny surface!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 34 cookies
Calories: 31 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 6-8 teaspoons milk
  • 4 teaspoons corn syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • Food Coloring optional

Instructions

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  1. Sift powdered sugar into a medium bowl. Add 6 teaspoons milk, corn syrup, and extract. Stir vigorously until icing is smooth. 
  2. If needed, add additional milk to thin icing more. You've reached the correct consistency for frosting if a scoop of icing slowly falls off the spoon. If making colored icing, divide into bowls and add food coloring.

Notes

  • TIPS FOR MAKING SUGAR COOKING ICING AND DECORATING
  • Start with a couple teaspoons less of milk. Add the last 2 teaspoons as necessary.
  • To achieve the perfect consistency add more powdered sugar to thicken and a touch of milk to thin.
  • You've reached the correct consistency for frosting if a scoop of icing slowly falls off the spoon.
  • Traditionally sugar cookie icing is flavored with almond or vanilla extract, but orange, lemon, maple, or coconut extracts can also be substituted.
  • Sifting the powder sugar before adding milk will eliminate any potential lumps in the frosting.
  • Sugar cookie icing can be piped as an outline and filled in for pristine edges. Alternatively, it can also be spread with a small knife and decorated with sprinkles.
  • This frosting hardens quickly so have sprinkles ready to put on immediately.
  • Before stacking or wrapping cookies, make sure the icing is completely hard. Set cookies on a baking sheet for 12 hours. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 31kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Sugar 7g (14%) Calcium 1mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 34cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 31

% Daily Value*

Calories 31kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 1mg 0%
Sugar 7g 14%
Calcium 1mg 0%

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