Description
This Sugar Cookie Icing recipe creates a smooth, glossy glaze perfect for decorating sugar cookies. Made with powdered sugar, milk, and light corn syrup, this versatile icing can be easily colored and adjusted for consistency to suit your decorating needs. It dries to a shiny finish overnight, making it ideal for holiday cookies, parties, or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Icing
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
Optional
- Food coloring (as desired)
Instructions
- Make the Icing: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons whole milk, and 1 tablespoon light corn syrup. Whisk the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Check Consistency: Test the icing by drizzling a small amount off the whisk or spoon back into the bowl. If the icing holds its shape for a few seconds before slowly melting in, the consistency is correct. If the icing is too thick, whisk in an additional 1/2 teaspoon of milk at a time until the desired texture is achieved.
- Color the Icing: Divide the icing into separate bowls according to how many colors you want. Add food coloring to each bowl as desired, mixing well to incorporate the colors evenly.
- Decorate: Use the icing immediately to decorate sugar cookies. If not using right away, cover the surface of the icing with plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.
- Drying: Allow your decorated cookies to air dry at room temperature overnight. This drying period will help the icing set into a shiny, firm surface perfect for stacking or packaging.
Notes
- Adjust the milk quantity carefully to achieve the perfect icing consistency; too much milk can make the icing runny.
- Cover icing directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming if you’re not decorating immediately.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without altering the icing’s consistency.
- Store decorated cookies in a single layer to avoid smudging the icing before it dries completely.
