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icing for sugar cookies

Icing for Sugar Cookies: 5 Simple Steps to Delightful Decor


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This icing is perfect for decorating sugar cookies.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
  2. Add corn syrup and vanilla extract, stir well.
  3. If desired, add food coloring and mix until even.
  4. Adjust consistency with more milk for thinner icing or more powdered sugar for thicker icing.
  5. Use immediately or store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Use a piping bag for detailed designs.
  • Allow icing to dry completely before stacking cookies.
  • Store leftover icing in the refrigerator.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 50
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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