Cookie Icing Frosting That Hardens

Transform your homemade cookies into edible masterpieces with this simple and versatile Cookie Icing Frosting That Hardens. Made with just four basic ingredients—powdered sugar, milk, light corn syrup, and a hint of almond or vanilla extract—this icing strikes the perfect balance between sweet flavor and a smooth, glossy finish. Whether you’re outlining intricate designs or flooding larger areas, the texture is easily adjustable to suit any decorating style. Plus, it dries to a firm, smudge-free finish in just a few hours, making it ideal for gifting, stacking, or storing your beautifully decorated cookies. Customize with vibrant food coloring and let your creativity shine! Perfect for holiday baking, birthday celebrations, or any occasion that calls for show-stopping, professional-looking cookies.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 2 tablespoons Light corn syrup
• 0.5 teaspoons Almond extract (or vanilla, if preferred)
• 0 optional Food coloring

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps for a smooth icing texture.

Step 2

Add 2 tablespoons of milk and the 2 tablespoons of light corn syrup to the powdered sugar. Stir until the mixture is smooth and glossy.

Step 3

Mix in the almond extract (or vanilla extract if you prefer a different flavor).

Step 4

If you want colored icing, divide the icing into smaller bowls and add food coloring drop by drop until the desired color is achieved. Stir each color thoroughly to ensure even mixing.

Step 5

For outlining cookies, you may need a thicker consistency. Add small amounts of powdered sugar to thicken as needed.

Step 6

For flooding (filling in larger areas of a cookie), thin the icing by adding milk one drop at a time to achieve a more fluid texture.

Step 7

Transfer the icing into piping bags or squeeze bottles for precise application, or use small spoons for spreading.

Step 8

Decorate your cookies as desired. Allow the icing to harden fully at room temperature. This can take 4-6 hours, or overnight for best results.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(310.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1063.7

Total Fat 0.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 2.7mg	0%
Sodium 21.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 269.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 264.5g
Protein 1.0g	0%

Vitamin D 13.0IU	0%
Calcium 39.4mg	0%
Iron 0.1mg	0%
Potassium 50.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.5%

Protein: 0.4%

Carbs: 99.1%