Made with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, its bright, glossy, and luscious.
Adjust the consistency based on the effect you want to create.
Learn how to make cookie icing, and get ready for all kinds of fun cookie decorating to ensue.
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Ingredients for Cookie Icing
Five staple ingredients come together for the perfect glossy topping.
Cookie icing can be colored as light or dark as desired, and in any shade.
For the most vibrant cookie icing, use food coloring gel instead of liquid coloring.
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For outlining or detailed work, start with a thicker version of the icing.
Test the consistency on a spare cookie or scrap of parchment paper before using.
Complicated cookie designs or decorating with the whole family?
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Everyone will have exactly what they need to get the job done.
How Long Does Cookie Icing Take To Dry?
The thickness of the icing will determine its drying time.
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Can Cookie Icing Be Made Ahead?
Bring to room temperature before using.
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