Glossy Sugar Cookie Icing
This easy sugar cookie icing is the ultimate royal icing alternative. It uses just 4 simple ingredients and creates a beautiful, high-gloss finish that dries hard enough for stacking.
- Prep Time: 5
- Total Time: 5
- Yield: 1.5 cups
Ingredients
3 cups Powdered Sugar
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
2 tsp Light Corn Syrup
5 tbsp warm Water
Food Coloring (as needed)
Instructions
1. Sift powdered sugar into a medium to large mixing bowl to ensure no lumps.
2. Add the warm water, corn syrup, and vanilla extract to the bowl.
3. Stir slowly with a spatula until the icing is completely smooth and uniform.
4. Divide the mixture into smaller bowls and add food coloring until you reach your desired shades.
5. Decorate your cooled cookies using a squeeze bottle or piping bag.
Notes
For bright white icing, use clear vanilla extract.
If icing is too thick, add water 1/2 teaspoon at a time.
If icing is too thin, add more powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.
Allow cookies to dry for 24 hours before stacking.
Find it online: https://pinchofwarmthbakes.com/glossy-sugar-cookie-icing/