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Vanilla Glaze Recipe

This vanilla glaze uses just 3 basic ingredients and takes a minutes to make! It's perfect for drizzling over coffee cake, muffins, scones, and breads. Every baker needs this foolproof recipe!

Prep Time
3 mins
Total Time
3 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 488 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1 cup powdered sugar (sifting after measuring is recommended)
  • 2-4 2-4 Tablespoons milk see note
  • ¼ ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Combine powdered sugar and 2 Tablespoons of milk and whisk together.
  2. Add additional milk, a splash at a time, until glaze is smooth and the glaze falls in a smooth ribbon from the whisk.
  3. For a thicker/sturdier glaze or one that you would like to drizzle in lines that hold their shape, the ribbon that falls from the whisk should hold its shape for several seconds before dissolving back into the bowl. For a thinner glaze it should dissolve into the bowl within one second.
  4. Whisk in vanilla extract.
  5. Use to drizzle over muffins, scones, coffee cakes, etc.

Notes

  • I very rarely sift my sugar when making a glaze. I’m typically able to whisk any lumps out. However, if your powdered sugar seems particularly lumpy or a perfectly smooth glaze is critical, I recommend sifting after measuring to guarantee smooth results.
  • I recommend using whole milk. You may substitute heavy cream, a lower fat milk, or non-dairy milk. Keep in mind that if you are using a lower-fat milk, it will be thinner and you will likely need slightly less than is called for.
  • If you accidentally made your glaze too thin, simply whisk in more powdered sugar, a Tablespoon at a time. If your glaze is too thick even after adding all of the milk, add more milk a teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 488kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 121g (40%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Sugar 119g (238%) Vitamin A 49IU (1%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 488

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 488kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 121g 40%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 49mg 1%
Sugar 119g 238%
Vitamin A 49IU 1%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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