Best Sugar Cookie Icing
Transform your baked goods with this easy and delightful sugar cookie icing recipe. Perfectly sweet and vibrantly colorful, this icing will elevate your cookies for any occasion—be it birthdays, holidays, or just a well-deserved treat! Whip it up in minutes for a fun addition to your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings (1 tablespoon per cookie) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add milk and vanilla extract; whisk until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- If desired, divide icing into bowls and mix in gel food coloring to create vibrant hues.
- Test the consistency by dipping a knife; it should fall easily but not be too runny.
- Decorate cooled sugar cookies using a spatula or piping bag, then allow to dry completely before stacking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg