Description
This Best Sugar Cookie Icing recipe offers a smooth, creamy, and sweet topping perfect for decorating sugar cookies during the holidays or any special occasion. Made with powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and your choice of flavor extract, this icing can be easily colored and customized for a festive touch.
Ingredients
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Icing Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-4 tablespoons milk (adjust for desired thickness, almond milk optional)
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup (or honey as a substitute)
- 1 teaspoon extract (vanilla, almond, peppermint, or coconut)
- Food coloring (as desired for coloration)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine 2 cups powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon corn syrup (or honey), and 1 teaspoon of your favorite extract. Stir the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add Color: If you want colored icing, add a few drops of food coloring now and whisk until the color is evenly distributed.
- Apply Icing: Use a squeeze bottle, knife, or spoon to spread, dip, or squeeze the icing onto your completely cooled sugar cookies for decoration.
- Add Toppings: For extra texture and color, sprinkle decorative toppings onto the icing before it dries.
- Let Harden: Allow the icing to set and harden at room temperature for about 2-3 hours before storing or serving.
Notes
- Adjust milk quantity to achieve your preferred icing consistency.
- Almond milk can be used as a dairy-free alternative.
- Corn syrup adds shine, but honey is a natural substitute if desired.
- Make sure cookies are completely cooled before icing to prevent melting.
- Store iced cookies in an airtight container once icing has hardened.
