Easy Sugar Cookie Icing
This easy sugar cookie icing recipe strikes a balance between a delightful taste and a reliable consistency, making it perfect for decorating sugar cookies and other baked goods.
Ingredients
Icing Ingredients
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional) Adds flavor
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup Adds gloss and pliability
- 4.5-5 tablespoons room temperature water Adjust for desired consistency
- 1 pinch salt (optional) Enhances flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Add the confectioners’ sugar into a medium bowl.
- If using vanilla extract, sprinkle it in at this stage.
- Incorporate the light corn syrup into the sugar mixture and stir well.
- Begin adding in the room temperature water, starting with around 4.5 tablespoons, and mix using a whisk.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed until it reaches a drizzle consistency.
- If desired, divide the icing and tint with food coloring.
- Pour the icing into squeeze bottles or piping bags for application.
- Let the icing dry and set for about 24 hours.
Notes
Store leftover icing covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Decorated cookies can be stored at room temperature for about 5 days.