Sugar Cookie Icing Without Corn Syrup
This sugar cookie icing without corn syrup is easy to make and requires only 3 ingredients. It is perfect to decorate Christmas cookies!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons Meringue powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Clear vanilla extract if possible
- 2 Tablespoons Water plus more as needed
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment add the confectioners' sugar and meringue powder.
- Mix on low and start adding the water and vanilla extract. Beat for 1 minute until you obtain a uniform consistency.
- Increase the speed to medium-high and beat for 5 minutes until stiff peaks form.
- Add additional water, one tablespoon of water at a time until the icing reaches a 10 second sink consistency (a drizzle of icing takes about 10 seconds to sink back into the icing).
- If using gel colors divide the icing into small bowls and add coloring as needed.
- Transfer the icing to pipping bags or a shallow bowl.
- You can dip the cookies into this icing or pipe details as needed.
Notes
If not using the icing immediately, cover with a clean damp kitchen towel until ready to use.
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