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Powdered Sugar Icing I
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4.7 stars stars based on 106 reviews - 94% would make this again
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This flavorful, smooth, slightly translucent, shiny glaze is great for decorating sugar cookies or drizzling over other desserts.
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
food color, if desired
Combine powdered sugar, water, 1 tablespoon butter, corn syrup and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in small mixer bowl; mix until powdered sugar is moistened. Beat at medium speed until smooth, adding additional water if necessary, to reach desired glazing consistency. Tint with food color, if desired.
Note: Originally found on the website of Better Homes and Gardens. We posted it here because it has disappeared from their website, and it's a great recipe.
Reviews of Powdered Sugar Icing I:
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Dan in Tasmania Dec 25, 2011
Would make this again.
Great recipe, quick and simple to make, and excellent results - recommended! 5 stars
Dec 20, 2011
Would make this again.
Very easy and great results. This will be my go-to for decorating holiday cookies. 4 stars
cookeeeeez Dec 20, 2011
Would make this again.
Recipe worked very well, and had a decent flavor. I, too had to add a tad of liquid after using for a few minutes. Took gel coloring very well and hardened but not like a rock - perfect. 5 stars
A cookie baker Dec 20, 2011
Would make this again.
what should i use instead of corn syrup? 5 stars
mimi maller in Nanaimo Dec 14, 2011
Would make this again.
Excellent recipe. I had to add a bit more milk to get it to "flow" right, but it dried hard and shiny and took the food colouring vividly. 5 stars
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