Description
Simple icing recipe for decorating Christmas cookies with a smooth finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Mix powdered sugar and milk in a bowl.
- Add vanilla extract and stir until smooth.
- Divide into smaller bowls if using food coloring.
- Add a few drops of food coloring and mix well.
- Use a spoon or piping bag to decorate cookies.
- Let icing dry for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Adjust milk for thicker or thinner consistency.
- Store extra icing in an airtight container.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, icing, cookie decoration, easy icing recipe