Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe

Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe Introduction: This sugar cookie icing recipe yields a smooth, glossy icing perfect for decorating sugar cookies. With its sweet, vanilla flavor and vibrant colors, this icing sets up well and hardens to a perfect finish, making it ideal for both casual and elaborate cookie decorating. Whether you're preparing cookies for a special occasion or just a fun baking day, this recipe will help you create beautifully decorated cookies with ease. Ingredients: 2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons meringue powder 1/4 cup water (plus extra as needed) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Gel food coloring (optional) Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional) Instructions: Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps. Add the meringue powder and whisk to combine. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the water and vanilla extract. Create the Icing: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed using an electric mixer. Once the mixture starts to come together, increase the speed to medium and beat until the icing is smooth and holds stiff peaks. This should take about 4-5 minutes.