Sugar Cookie Icing That Hardens
Create perfect sugar cookies this holiday season with our easy Sugar Cookie Icing That Hardens recipe! This delightful icing not only enhances the visual appeal of your cookies but also dries firm enough to stack without smudging. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, it’s quick to prepare and allows for endless customization through colors and flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings (12 tablespoons) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp corn syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tbsp cold milk or water
- Gel food coloring
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, sift the powdered sugar to remove lumps.
- Add corn syrup, vanilla extract, and cold milk or water. Mix vigorously until smooth and thick yet pourable.
- For color variations, divide icing into bowls and mix in gel food coloring until desired shades are achieved.
- Use immediately to decorate your cookies; allow them to set at room temperature before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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