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Vividly colored sugar cookie icing in a mixing bowl surrounded by ingredients.
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Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 120
This simple sugar cookie icing is perfect for decorating your cookies with a smooth, sweet finish. Easy to prepare and customize with food coloring.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar

Wet ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 Tablespoons whole milk, plus more as needed

Optional

  • Food coloring food coloring (optional)

Instructions 

  • Sift the confectioners’ sugar into a bowl.
  • Add melted butter and milk; whisk until smooth. Adjust with more milk if needed. Add food coloring if desired.
  • Dip or spread icing on cookies. Let sit until set, about 10 minutes.

Notes

For a smoother finish, whisk the icing thoroughly and add food coloring gradually.
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $5
Course: Dessert
Keyword: icing, sugar cookies

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 10mg