Sugar Cookie Icing (Printable Version)

Quick glossy icing that dries smooth and firm for decorating cookies

# Ingredient List:

01 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

02 - 2-3 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)

03 - 1 tablespoon light corn syrup

04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

05 - Food coloring (gel or liquid, as desired)

06 - Sprinkles or colored sugars (optional)

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, corn syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.

02 - If icing is too thick, add additional milk 1/2 teaspoon at a time until reaching a thick but pourable consistency.

03 - Divide icing into separate bowls if using multiple colors. Stir in food coloring a few drops at a time until desired shade is achieved.

04 - Immediately decorate cooled sugar cookies by dipping, spreading with a knife, or piping designs using a piping bag or squeeze bottle.

05 - Allow decorated cookies to dry at room temperature for at least 4 hours or until icing is completely set.

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The texture is absolutely perfect, dries smooth without cracking or becoming too hard
You can customize it endlessly with colors and flavors for any holiday or celebration

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Corn syrup is not optional here, it creates the signature shiny surface and prevents the icing from becoming rock hard
The weather matters, humid days will significantly extend drying time so plan accordingly

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Warm your corn syrup in the microwave for 10 seconds before measuring, it pours much easier
Place a damp paper towel over your bowl of icing if you need to take a break to prevent a skin from forming