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Sugar Cookie Icing That Hardens

Easy Sugar Cookie Icing That Hardens for Perfect Decorating

This Easy Sugar Cookie Icing That Hardens provides a perfect, glossy finish for your cookies, making decorating a breeze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons milk can substitute with almond or coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • food coloring optional

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • piping bag
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar and light corn syrup until blended.
  2. Add milk and vanilla extract; stir until you achieve a thick yet pourable consistency.
  3. If desired, divide icing into smaller bowls and mix in food coloring.
  4. Decorate cooled sugar cookies using a piping bag or spoon as desired.
  5. Allow cookies to rest at room temperature for 1-2 hours until icing hardens completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15g

Notes

Feel free to experiment with flavors and adjust the icing's thickness by adding more sugar or liquid as needed. Leftover icing can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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