Sugar Cookie Glaze
The ultimate easy sugar cookie glaze! This recipe creates a beautiful, professional shine that dries firm enough for stacking and gifting. Perfect for Christmas cookies, sugar cookies, and shortbread.
Ingredients
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 teaspoons milk, or more if needed
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
¼ teaspoon almond extract
assorted food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1. Sift the confectioners’ sugar into a medium mixing bowl to ensure there are no lumps.
2. Add the milk and stir until the mixture is smooth and combined.
3. Whisk in the light corn syrup and almond extract. Continue beating until the icing looks smooth, glossy, and thick enough to coat a spoon.
4. If the icing feels too thick, add a tiny bit more corn syrup. If too thin, add a tablespoon more of sugar.
5. Divide the glaze into small bowls and stir in food coloring until you reach your desired shades.
6. Dip your cooled cookies into the glaze or use a pastry brush or piping bag to decorate. Allow to dry for 24 hours for a full hard set.
Notes
For best results, always sift your sugar first. If you have a nut allergy, swap the almond extract for clear vanilla extract. Store leftover glaze in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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