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Sugar cookie icing

Customizable Sugar Cookie Icing for Fun, Colorful Treats

Create vibrant and glossy sugar cookie icing that's customizable for any occasion. Perfect for family fun and festive treats!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Drying Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Icing Base
  • 2 cups powdered sugar Use confectioner's sugar for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder May substitute with egg white powder.
  • 5 tablespoons water Adjust to achieve desired icing consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Substitute with almond extract if desired.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 drop food coloring Adjust to desired shade.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Electric mixer
  • piping bags

Method
 

Icing Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add powdered sugar and meringue powder. Whisk thoroughly to achieve a uniform dry mixture.
  2. Gradually pour in water and vanilla extract. Stir gently until everything is moistened.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed for about 5 minutes until smooth and glossy.
  4. Evaluate the icing's thickness and adjust with more water or powdered sugar as needed.
  5. Divide the icing into bowls and add food coloring to each to create vibrant hues.
  6. Use piping bags or a spatula to decorate your cooled sugar cookies.
  7. Allow the icing to dry completely for 6-8 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 22gSodium: 5mgSugar: 20g

Notes

Ensure cookies are cool before icing. Store unused icing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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