3 Minute Cookie Icing (No Piping Bags!)
If you want a no fuss cookie icing that's easier than royal icing then you have come to the right place! This fun cookie icing can be made in one bowl with just a whisk in 3 minutes. The best part is that you don't even need to use piping bags to decorate, I'll show you how to make them look pretty without them! All the pictures below show this icing (and technique) over my cut out chocolate sugar cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 lb powdered sugar, (4 cups) buy the box so you dont have to measure
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp light corn syrup
- 5 tbsp milk, or water
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 measuring spoons
Instructions
- Add 1 lb powdered sugar to a medium sized mixing bowl.
- Next add in the 1 tsp vanilla, 2 tbsp light corn syrup, and 5 tbsp milk.
- Whisk well until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Color the icing to you liking and see the notes below for how to decorate cookies without a piping bag.
Notes
How to decorate cookies without a piping bag:
- Grip the cookie by the edges and dip face first into the icing bowl.
- Lift the cookie and let the excess icing drip back into the bowl for 3 seconds.
- Flip the cookie over to right side up
- Lightly shake the cookie to evenly spread out the icing.
Serving: 1portion, Calories: 65kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.05g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 0.3mg, Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 4mg, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 4IU, Calcium: 3mg, Iron: 0.01mg
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