This icing dries hard and shiny and the colors stay bright. Choose as many different food colorings as you desire.
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::5 mins
Total Time::20 mins
Servings::12
Yield::1 dozen cookie’s worth
Ingredients
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons low-fat milk
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 dash assorted natural food coloring
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Combine white sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, simmering until dissolved and a sugar syrup is created, about 5 minutes.
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Stir together confectioner's sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Beat in almond extract and 2 teaspoons of sugar syrup until icing is smooth and glossy. If icing is too thick, add more sugar syrup.
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Optional: Divide icing into separate bowls and add food colorings to each to desired intensity. Dip cookies or paint them with a brush.
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Editor's Note:
This recipe is a healthier version of Sugar Cookie Icing.