This is a simple Glaze Recipe that is perfect for decorating cookies.It makes 1 ½ cups to decorate about 25-30 cookies.The recipe makes about 24 tablespoons.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Course: Candy, Dessert, Frosting
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best icing for cookies, corn syrup icing, glace icing, glaze icing, simple icing for decorating, sugar icing for cookies, vegan icing
Servings: 12servings
Author: Hani
Equipment
1 mixer, handheld or stand, or a spoon
bowls to mix and color icing
sieve
measuring spoons and cups
Ingredients
4cup powdered sugar, sifted (500grams)
4tbspcorn syrup (80grams)
3tbspwater or milk, plus more for thinning of icing (30-45grams)
6dropswhite gel food coloring (Americolor)
pinch of salt
1/4tspVanilla Extract
1/4tspAlmond Extract (optional)
1/4tspLemon Extract (optional)
Instructions
Glaze Icing for Cookie Decorating
Into a bowl, sift powdered sugar (4cups, 500grams), pour in corn syrup (4 tablespoons, 80 grams), water (2-3 tablespoons, 30-45 grams), white food coloring (6 drops), and a pinch of salt.
Beat at low speed for about 2 minutes until all the ingredients are combined. Icing should be of toothpaste consistency. Add a few more drops of water to make the icing thinner for flooding cookies.
Notes
How long does glaze icing keep? - Corn syrup glaze icing keeps well for two weeks, covered at room temperature.
How many cookies can I decorate with this icing? This recipe will ice 20-30 medium-sized cookies (2.5 to 3 inches across).
Is it possible to cut down on the sweetness of icing? Use freshly squeezed and strained lemon juice instead of half of the water in the recipe.
Can I package cookies decorated with glaze icing? Absolutely. Ensure you let the icing dry for 12-24 hours before packaging.
How can I make glaze icing for cookies without corn syrup? Use glucose syrup in place of corn syrup.