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Sugar Cookie Icing

Sugar Cookie Icing
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This Sugar Cookie Icing recipe delivers a sweet, smooth, and glossy glaze that elevates your sugar cookies to bakery-quality treats perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and customizable with flavors like vanilla, lemon, or almond, this icing hardens beautifully for stacking and gifting, making decorating fun and effortless for both beginners and kids.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons milk or water (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup (for gloss and slight chewiness)
  • Food coloring, as desired

Variations

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for citrus flavor)
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (for nutty aroma)
  • Milk substitutes like almond or oat milk (for dairy-free option)
  • A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg (for spiced, autumn flavor)
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (for chocolate glaze)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Gather Ingredients – Measure out all your ingredients including powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk or water, and corn syrup if using. Have everything ready to blend for smooth mixing.
  2. Step 2: Mix the Base – In a bowl, sift the powdered sugar to prevent lumps. Add the vanilla extract and a small amount of milk or water. Stir or whisk the mixture until it becomes smooth and glossy.
  3. Step 3: Adjust Consistency – Gradually add more liquid a little at a time if you want a thinner glaze perfect for flooding cookies, or reduce the liquid for a thicker consistency ideal for piping.
  4. Step 4: Add Corn Syrup – Gently mix in the light corn syrup until fully incorporated to achieve a shiny finish and slight chewiness in the dried icing.
  5. Step 5: Color and Decorate – Add food coloring a few drops at a time until the desired color is reached. Use a piping bag or spatula to decorate your baked sugar cookies with your beautifully finished icing.

Notes

  • Use room temperature liquids to ensure smooth mixing without clumping or graininess.
  • Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps and create silky icing.
  • Add liquids gradually to control the consistency perfectly.
  • Keep the icing covered when not in use to prevent drying out and hardening.
  • Practice on a test cookie before decorating a whole batch to perfect your technique.

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Keywords: sugar cookie icing, cookie glaze, cookie decoration, homemade icing, sweet glaze, cookie frosting

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