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Judy John

Powdered Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe

Powdered Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe creates a smooth, pourable icing that hardens lightly, perfect for drizzling, outlining, or flooding sugar cookies.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups 240 g powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 –3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon light corn syrup optional for shine

Method
 

  1. Place 2 cups sifted powdered sugar into mixing bowl.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons milk gradually while stirring.
  3. Pour in vanilla extract and corn syrup if using.
  4. Whisk until smooth and lump-free.
  5. Add extra milk drop by drop for thinner consistency.
  6. Spoon icing over cooled sugar cookies or transfer to piping bag.
  7. Allow icing to set at room temperature for 1–2 hours before stacking.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving – per iced cookie)

Calories: 70
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0 g

Vitamins & Minerals (Approximate % per serving):

Calcium: 1%
Iron: 1%
Potassium: 1%
Phosphorus: 1%
Magnesium: 1%

Additional Notes & Flavor Tips

  • Sift sugar carefully to avoid lumps.
  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant shades.
  • Add lemon juice instead of milk for citrus twist.
  • Keep bowl covered to prevent drying.
  • Store leftover icing in airtight container up to two days.
Powdered Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe keeps decorating simple while delivering sweet, glossy perfection.