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best icing for sugar cookies

Best Icing for Sugar Cookies: 7 Sweet Tips


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

Description

This is the best icing recipe for sugar cookies, perfect for decorating.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and milk.
  2. Add corn syrup and vanilla extract.
  3. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  4. If the icing is too thick, add more milk; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
  5. Use immediately to decorate cookies.

Notes

  • Store leftover icing in an airtight container.
  • Color the icing with food coloring if desired.
  • This icing hardens after drying, making it great for decorating.
  • 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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