Decorated Sugar Cookie Topping Recipe
American · Dessert · 10 min total
A simple, versatile icing that hardens to a glossy finish, perfect for decorating sugar cookies with vibrant colors and designs.
10
min prep
min prep
24
servings
servings
30
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and thick.
- If using, divide icing into small bowls and tint with gel food coloring as desired.
- Transfer icing to piping bags or squeeze bottles with small tips.
- Pipe outlines and fill in with icing on cooled sugar cookies.
- Let dry at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or until set and glossy.
Tips
- Adjust consistency with a few drops of milk if too thick, or more powdered sugar if too thin.
- Store leftover icing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; re-stir before using.
- For a matte finish, omit corn syrup.
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