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Sugar Cookie Icing

Delicious Sugar Cookie Icing for Perfectly Decorated Treats

This quick and easy sugar cookie icing is perfect for creating beautiful, colorful decorations for your treats.
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Course: Dessert
Keyword: Baking, Decorating Cookies, dessert, Icing, Sugar Cookie Icing, sweet treats
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Drying Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 1 batch
Calories: 200kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping bags

Ingredients

Icing Base

  • 2 cups powdered sugar Foundation of the icing.
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder Helps stabilize the icing.
  • 5 tablespoons water Add gradually for consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor.

Optional Additions

  • food coloring Personalize your icing.

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and meringue powder. Whisk until free of lumps.
  • Gradually add water and vanilla extract, then beat with an electric mixer until smooth and glossy.
  • Adjust consistency by adding more water or powdered sugar as needed.
  • Divide icing into bowls for coloring, add food coloring, and stir until evenly distributed.
  • Use piping bags or a spatula to decorate cooled sugar cookies and let dry.
  • Allow cookies to dry at room temperature for 6-8 hours until the icing has hardened.

Notes

Icing can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1batch | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Sugar: 50g