Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe

Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe

from beyondfrosting.com
5 min

This easy Sugar Cookie Icing makes decorating a breeze! Made with only 4 ingredients in 5 minutes, this simple icing recipe is perfect for piping and coloring. Enjoy bright, beautifully decorated cookies!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon extract (optional: vanilla, almond, peppermint or lemon)

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine the sifted powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk in a bowl and whisk until well combined,  then Whisk in the corn syrup. If needed, add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time to thin out the frosting. If too thin, add an additional 1/4 cup of powdered sugar.

  2. 2

    To color the icing, divide the icing into separate bowls. Add a small drop of your gel colors to the icing. Mix thoroughly. 

  3. 3

    Apply to cookies using a squeeze bottle or piping bag.