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Decorative Sugar Cookie Icing

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 150
Create beautifully decorated sugar cookies with vibrant icing using this simple recipe. Perfect for holidays and special occasions!

Ingredients

Powdered Sugar

  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Milk

  • 4 tablespoons milk

Light Corn Syrup

  • 1.5 tablespoons light corn syrup

Vanilla (peppermint, or orange extract)

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or peppermint, orange)

Salt

  • Dash salt (a pinch)

Food Coloring (Optional)

  • Optional food coloring (for multiple colors)

Plain cooled sugar cookies

  • As needed sugar cookies (for decorating)

Instructions 

  • Whisk powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of milk, corn syrup, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
  • Divide and color the icing if desired.
  • Fill a piping bag with the icing and decorate cookies.
  • Add sprinkles before the icing sets, if desired.
  • Let the decorated cookies harden for 3 hours before serving.

Notes

Ensure icing is fully hardened before stacking or storing cookies.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $5
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: decorating, icing, sugar cookies

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 50mg