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Sugar Cookie Icing

Ultimate Sugar Cookie Icing That Hardens for Perfect Cookies

Create a magical Sugar Cookie Icing that hardens perfectly for beautiful cookies in just 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Setting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 batch
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Icing
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted to avoid lumps.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Adjust for desired thickness.
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Syrup For glossy shine.
  • to taste Gel Food Coloring For customizing color.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Piping bags
  • sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sift the powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Mix in the milk and corn syrup with a whisk until smooth.
  3. Color your icing with gel food coloring as desired.
  4. Decorate your sugar cookies using piping bags or spatulas.
  5. Allow the iced cookies to set at room temperature for 8-12 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1batchCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 125gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 125g

Notes

Store leftover icing in an airtight container for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage.

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