Sugar Cookie Icing (Printable)

A quick 4-ingredient glaze that sets beautifully for decorated cookies

# What's Needed:

01 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

02 - 2-3 tablespoons milk

03 - 1 tablespoon light corn syrup

04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

05 - Food coloring (gel or liquid, as desired)

06 - Sprinkles or colored sugars (optional)

01 - Whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, corn syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth and glossy.

02 - If the icing is too thick, add additional milk 1/2 teaspoon at a time until it reaches a thick but pourable consistency.

03 - Divide the icing into separate bowls for multiple colors. Stir in food coloring a few drops at a time until the desired color is achieved.

04 - Use immediately to decorate cooled sugar cookies. Dip cookies, spread with a knife, or pipe designs using a piping bag or squeeze bottle.

05 - Allow decorated cookies to dry at room temperature for at least 4 hours or until the icing is completely set.

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It comes together in under ten minutes with ingredients you already have in the pantry
The consistency is forgiving enough for beginners but professional enough for detailed designs

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This icing starts setting quickly so have all your colors and tools ready before you begin mixing
Humidity affects drying time significantly, on rainy days give cookies extra time to set

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Test your icing consistency on a spare cookie or piece of parchment before committing to your decorated ones
To prevent colors from bleeding, let each layer dry completely before adding the next