Cookie Icing That Hardens Recipe
Introduction
This simple cookie icing recipe creates a smooth, glossy finish that hardens beautifully, making it perfect for decorating your favorite cookies. With just a few basic ingredients, you can achieve colorful, professional-looking results at home.
Ingredients
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- 5 tablespoons warm water
- Food coloring (as desired)
Instructions
- Step 1: Sift the powdered sugar into a medium to large mixing bowl to remove any lumps.
- Step 2: Add the warm water, light corn syrup, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the powdered sugar.
- Step 3: Stir the mixture with a spatula until the icing is smooth and uniform in texture.
- Step 4: Divide the icing into smaller bowls, then add food coloring to each to achieve your desired shades.
Tips & Variations
- Adjust the consistency by adding more water for thinner icing or more powdered sugar for thicker icing, depending on your decorating needs.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant colors without thinning the icing.
- Mix in a drop of almond or lemon extract for a different flavor twist.
Storage
Store any unused icing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Before using again, stir well and add a few drops of water if it has thickened too much. Once applied to cookies, allow the icing to dry at room temperature until fully hardened, which usually takes several hours.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Why does my icing crack when it hardens?
Icing can crack if it is applied too thickly or dries too quickly. To prevent this, apply a thinner layer and allow it to dry slowly at room temperature without drafts.
Can I use this icing for cake decorating?
This icing is best suited for cookies because it hardens completely. For cakes, a softer, creamy icing like buttercream is preferable.
PrintCookie Icing That Hardens Recipe
This Cookie Icing recipe creates a smooth, glossy finish that hardens perfectly on cookies, making it ideal for decorating. The icing is easy to prepare with simple ingredients like powdered sugar, vanilla, and corn syrup. Once applied to cookies, it dries to a firm texture, adding both sweetness and a decorative touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Enough to ice about 24 medium-sized cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tsp Light Corn Syrup
- 5 tbsp Warm Water
- Food Coloring (as needed)
Instructions
- Sift Powdered Sugar: Sift 3 cups of powdered sugar into a medium to large mixing bowl to ensure there are no lumps, which helps achieve a smooth icing texture.
- Add Liquids: Pour in 5 tablespoons of warm water, 2 teaspoons of light corn syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the sifted powdered sugar.
- Mix Until Smooth: Stir the mixture thoroughly with a spatula until the icing becomes smooth and uniform in texture without any lumps.
- Divide & Color: Pour the icing into smaller bowls depending on the number of colors desired, then add food coloring to each bowl to reach your preferred shade.
Notes
- Use warm water to help dissolve powdered sugar quickly for a smoother consistency.
- The corn syrup adds shine and helps the icing harden nicely.
- You can adjust the thickness by adding more powdered sugar for thicker icing or a bit more water for thinner icing.
- Let the iced cookies dry at room temperature for several hours until the icing is fully hardened.
- This icing is perfect for detailed decorating as it hardens with a glossy finish.
Keywords: Cookie Icing, Hardening Icing, Powdered Sugar Icing, Cookie Decorating, Easy Icing
