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Sugar Cookie Icing

Delicious Sugar Cookie Icing That Hardens in Minutes

Create bright and beautifully detailed sugar cookie icing that hardens in minutes, perfect for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Setting Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Icing
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted for smooth finish
  • 1/4 cup Milk Dairy-free alternative: almond milk
  • 1/4 cup Corn Syrup Glossy finish
  • to taste Gel Food Coloring For coloring the icing

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • piping bag
  • Fine-mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sugar Cookie Icing
  1. Sift 3 cups of powdered sugar into a mixing bowl to remove lumps and ensure a silky texture.
  2. Pour in 1/4 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of corn syrup, whisk until combined, adjust with more milk if too thick.
  3. Divide the icing into bowls and add gel food coloring to each for desired colors.
  4. Decorate cooled sugar cookies on a wire rack or parchment paper with the icing using a piping bag or spatula.
  5. Let the cookies set at room temperature for 8-12 hours until the icing hardens completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gSugar: 36g

Notes

Ensure proper consistency of icing; start with thin layers for even drying and vibrant colors. Store unused icing at room temperature for 24 hours or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.

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