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Cookie Icing

Name: Cookie Icing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: PT0HM
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons milk; 2 teaspoons corn syrup; .25 teaspoons vanilla extract; 5 drops food coloring

December 1, 2020

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Similar to royal icing, but this uses corn syrup instead of eggs.

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Cookie Icing

Courses: Components

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 min Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

Servings

1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
2 teaspoons milk (or heavy cream)
2 teaspoons corn syrup (light is preferred)
.25 teaspoons vanilla extract (almond is a good replacement)
5 drops food coloring (optional)

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Beat in corn syrup and almond extract until icing is smooth and glossy. If icing is too thick, add more corn syrup.
Divide into separate bowls, and add food coloring to each to desired intensity.

Keywords: cookies,icing