Easy Christmas Cookie Icing Recipe That Hardens
Christmas cookies are a staple of the holiday season, and nothing completes them like the perfect icing. Whether you're decorating sugar cookies, gingerbread houses, or any other festive treat, this easy Christmas cookie icing recipe will give you that beautiful, glossy finish that hardens perfectly. Plus, it's simple to make with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry!
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 44kcal
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Ingredients
- 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
- 2-3 Tablespoons Milk room temperature
- 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 Teaspoon Almond Extract optional
- Gel food coloring optional
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Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Add a little bit of milk at a time until you reach the right consistency. The icing should be thick enough to hold its shape but thin enough to spread easily.2 Cups Powdered Sugar, 2-3 Tablespoons Milk
- Add Corn Syrup and Extracts: Stir in the light corn syrup and vanilla extract. The corn syrup helps the icing harden to a shiny, smooth finish. If using, add the almond extract for a hint of extra flavor.1 1/2 Tablespoons Light Corn Syrup, 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 1/4 Teaspoon Almond Extract
- Adjust Consistency: If the icing is too thick, add more milk a teaspoon at a time. If it’s too thin, add a little more powdered sugar. The perfect icing should slowly drizzle off the spoon and smooth out within 10 seconds.
- Color Your Icing: Divide the icing into separate bowls if you want to use different colors. Add a few drops of gel food coloring to each bowl and mix until you achieve your desired shades. Gel food coloring is preferred over liquid as it won’t alter the consistency.Gel food coloring
- Prep for Decorating: Transfer the icing to squeeze bottles or piping bags fitted with a piping tip for easy and precise decorating. You can also use plastic wrap to cover any unused icing to keep it from drying out.
- Decorate Your Cookies: Pipe or spread the icing onto your sugar cookies. For intricate designs, use a piping tip. Allow the cookies to dry at room temperature in a single layer. The icing should harden completely in a few hours, making them perfect for stacking and storing.
Nutrition
Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.01mg
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