Description

This Powdered Sugar Frosting recipe creates a glossy, smooth, and bright white icing perfect for decorating sugar cookies. Made from simple ingredients like powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla extract, this frosting offers a thick yet pourable consistency that sets beautifully with a shiny finish, enhancing the taste and appearance of your baked treats.

Ingredients

Scale

Frosting Ingredients

4 cups Powdered Sugar (480g, sifted)
4–6 tbsp Whole Milk (60-90ml, use heavy cream for extra richness)
2 tsp Light Corn Syrup (10ml, provides the high-shine finish)
1 tsp Vanilla Extract (5ml, use clear vanilla for brightest white)
1 pinch Fine Salt (To balance sweetness)

Instructions

Sift Sugar: Sift the powdered sugar into a medium bowl to ensure the frosting has a smooth texture without any lumps, which is essential for glossy icing.
Combine Ingredients: Add the light corn syrup, vanilla extract, fine salt, and 4 tablespoons of whole milk to the sifted sugar.
Whisk and Adjust: Stir the mixture with a spoon until it forms a thick, creamy paste. If the frosting is too thick, add the remaining milk one teaspoon at a time until it falls in a slow, opaque ribbon from the spoon, achieving the ideal consistency.
Dip Cookies: Hold a golden-brown sugar cookie and dip it halfway into the frosting. Lift it straight up and allow the excess icing to drip back into the bowl.
Set the Frosting: Place the dipped cookie on a wire rack to let the frosting set and develop its glossy finish.

Notes

Use clear vanilla extract to maintain the glossy white color of the frosting.
For extra richness and creaminess, substitute whole milk with heavy cream.
Adjust the milk quantity carefully to achieve the perfect consistency for dipping and coating your cookies.
If the frosting is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar to thicken it.
Store leftover frosting in an airtight container and stir again before use as it may thicken upon standing.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Frosting/Icing
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Powdered Sugar Frosting, Glossy White Icing, Sugar Cookie Icing, Cookie Decoration, Easy Frosting Recipe