Recipe For Cookie Icing Without Corn Syrup
Are you tired of using corn syrup in your cookie icing recipes? Maybe you want to avoid it for health reasons, or perhaps you just don't have any on hand. Whatever the reason, you can still make delicious cookie icing without corn syrup. Here's a recipe that uses simple ingredients and yields a smooth, shiny icing that's perfect for decorating cookies.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Follow these steps to make your cookie icing:
- In a large bowl, sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps.
- Add 3 tablespoons of milk and the vanilla extract to the powdered sugar. Mix until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add another tablespoon of milk.
- If you want to color your icing, add a few drops of food coloring to achieve your desired color. Mix well.
- Your icing is now ready to use! Dip your cookies into the icing or use a piping bag to decorate them.
Note: This recipe yields enough icing to cover about two dozen cookies, depending on their size. If you need more or less icing, adjust the recipe accordingly.
Tips and Tricks
Here are some tips and tricks to help you make the best cookie icing:
- Use whole milk for a creamier texture. If you only have skim or low-fat milk, you can still use it, but your icing may be thinner.
- Sift the powdered sugar before adding it to the bowl to prevent lumps in your icing.
- If your icing is too thin, add more powdered sugar. If it's too thick, add more milk.
- For a brighter color, use gel food coloring instead of liquid food coloring.
- Let your cookies dry completely before stacking or storing them.
Conclusion
With this recipe, you can make delicious cookie icing without using corn syrup. All you need is powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and food coloring (if desired). This icing is perfect for decorating cookies for any occasion. Give it a try and see how easy and tasty it is!