Sugar Cookie Icing
The perfect way to elevate your cookies, Sugar Cookie Icing is simple to make and fun to decorate with. This delightful icing is smooth, sweet, and sets beautifully, making it perfect for any occasion. Whip it up in minutes to add a touch of color and flavor to your favorite cookies!
Equipment
- Whisk
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/4 cup Whole Milk
- 2 tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract
- Food Coloring
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, start by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract using a fork. Keep whisking until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. You'll want a consistency that allows a nice ribbon to flow when you lift the fork from the icing.
- If the icing is too thick, gradually add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. Ideally, it should be thick enough for piping but thin enough to spread easily across cookies.
- For a thicker icing to outline cookies, add more powdered sugar in small increments, mixing thoroughly until you achieve a sturdy consistency.
- Once you have the right texture, you can separate portions of the icing into individual bowls if you want to color them differently. Start with a small amount of food coloring and mix well, adjusting the color as needed.
- Transfer the icing into piping bags fitted with small round tips (like Wilton #3 or #4) for detailed designs. If you don’t have piping bags, a resealable freezer bag works just as well—simply cut a tiny corner from one bottom edge.
- Begin piping the icing onto your cookies. If you’re creating outlines, use the thicker icing for those details. Then, fill in the centers with the thinner icing. If you want to flood the cookies, use a clean paintbrush to gently spread the icing for a smooth finish.
- Allow the icing to set for at least 2 hours before stacking the cookies. This will ensure the icing hardens sufficiently to avoid smudging.
- Once set, your cookies are ready to be enjoyed! Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Feel free to get creative with your designs. The beauty of Sugar Cookie Icing is that you can personalize it with colors and patterns to suit any occasion!
Notes
If your powdered sugar is stiff and clumpy, sift it first (as with just about any recipe).