Easy 3-Ingredient Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe for Perfect Hard Shine Finish
A quick and simple icing recipe using just powdered sugar, light corn syrup, and vanilla extract that creates a glossy, hard finish perfect for sugar cookies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4-6 hours drying time
- Yield: Enough icing for about 24 sugar cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- Optional: up to 1 teaspoon milk or water for thinning
Instructions
- Sift 2 cups (240g) of powdered sugar into a mixing bowl to avoid lumps.
- Add 2 tablespoons (30ml) of light corn syrup and 1 teaspoon (5ml) of vanilla extract to the bowl.
- Mix thoroughly with a whisk or spoon until the mixture is glossy and smooth, thick but spreadable.
- If the icing is too stiff, add a few drops of water or milk cautiously; if too thin, add a pinch more powdered sugar.
- Spread the icing evenly on cooled sugar cookies using a spatula or the back of a spoon, working quickly.
- Place the iced cookies on a wire rack and let dry at room temperature for 4-6 hours or overnight until the icing hardens to a shiny, crisp finish.
Notes
Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps. Work on cooled cookies to prevent melting. Add liquid sparingly to avoid sticky icing. Let icing dry in a cool, dry place for best results. Use gel food coloring for coloring without thinning. Store icing in airtight container up to 3 days. Avoid refrigeration of iced cookies to prevent condensation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per cookie (roughly)
- Calories: 5070
- Sugar: 1216
- Carbohydrates: 1317
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