Creating a delightful Cookie Icing/Frosting That Hardens is easier than you might think. With just a few simple ingredients, you can achieve a smooth, glossy finish that will transform your cookies into colorful masterpieces. Perfect for any occasion, the icing is a must-try for bakers of all levels.
When it comes to the ingredients for icing, choosing high-quality confectioners’ sugar ensures a smooth texture. If you prefer a different flavor, feel free to swap the almond extract for another extract, like lemon or peppermint. For milk, any low-fat variety works, but I’ve found that skim or 1% gives great results. As for food coloring, you can mix and match to create vibrant shades that suit any occasion.
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Cookie Icing/Frosting That Hardens Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar (sifted after measuring)
- 1 tablespoon low-fat milk (skim or 1% is fine although I have made the successfully using 2% fat milk)
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup (more if needed to reach desired consistency)
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- food coloring (use colors of choice)
Instructions
- Very important; the confectioners’ sugar must be sifted before using.
- In a bowl, beat the 2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar with 1 tablespoon low-fat milk until smooth.
- Beat in 1 tablespoon corn syrup and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract until smooth and glossy (if icing is too thick, add in a small amount of corn syrup).
- Divide the icing into as many separate bowls as desired.
- Add different food coloring to each bowl, beating or whisking until the desired intensity is achieved.
- Paint the icing over the cookies using a brush or dip the cookie edges into icing (the will set quite quickly).
- Place cookies on waxed paper to dry.
Part of our Homemade Cookie Recipes collection — Part 2 of 7:
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