Easy Sugar Cookie Icing
A fun and simple way to add a personal touch to your cookies, this icing dries hard and can be customized with different colors for any occasion.
Ingredients
Icing Ingredients
- 3 cups 3 cups (345g) powdered sugar Sifted for smoother icing
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Can be substituted with other extracts for flavor variations
- 3-4 tbsp 3-4 tbsp of milk or water Use less for thicker icing and more for thinner icing
- to taste Gel icing color For desired color shade
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of milk until well combined.
- If the mixture seems dry, add additional milk or water to reach the desired consistency.
- Divide the icing mixture into bowls for each color needed and stir in gel icing color gradually until the desired shade is achieved.
- Transfer the icing into squeeze bottles or piping bags with small round tips for easy application.
- Allow the icing to dry fully for 4-5 hours or overnight before stacking cookies.
Notes
Store leftover icing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Stir well before reusing.