Sugar Cookie Icing That Hardens: Easy Smooth Icing for Holidays
This Sugar Cookie Icing is perfect for decorating holiday cookies. It hardens beautifully and provides a smooth, shiny finish that is both appealing and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons meringue powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon corn syrup
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar and meringue powder.
- Add water, vanilla extract, and corn syrup to the dry ingredients.
- Mix on low speed until combined, then increase to medium speed and whip for about 5 minutes until smooth and glossy.
- Use immediately for best results or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- This icing works best when allowed to dry for several hours or overnight.
- Adjust the water amount for desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sugar Cookie Icing, Holiday Icing, Icing That Hardens