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Three freshly baked sugar cookies with icing stacked on a light wood board.

Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe

This simple sugar cookie icing is perfect for decorating your baked treats with vibrant colors and smooth finishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 tablespoons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
Optional
  • Food coloring (optional)

Method
 

  1. Whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
  2. Add vanilla extract and corn syrup; stir until combined.
  3. Divide and add food coloring if desired.
  4. Use immediately or cover to prevent drying.

Notes

This icing is best used immediately for the best consistency and color vibrancy.