Easy Sugar Cookie Glaze Recipe Perfect for a Sweet, Shiny Finish
A quick and simple glaze recipe that adds a sweet, shiny finish to sugar cookies, perfect for any occasion and easy to prepare with pantry staples.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35-65 minutes
- Yield: Enough glaze for about 2 dozen sugar cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk (whole milk preferred, but skim or plant-based milk like almond or oat can be used)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of salt
Instructions
- Sift 1 cup (120 grams) of powdered sugar into a medium bowl to avoid lumps.
- Gradually pour in 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of milk, starting with 1 tablespoon and whisk vigorously, then add the second tablespoon until the glaze reaches a pourable but thick consistency. If too runny, add more powdered sugar.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of vanilla extract for flavor depth. Add a pinch of salt if desired to balance sweetness.
- Check consistency: glaze should coat the back of a spoon but still flow slowly. Adjust with milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Use a spoon or small spatula to drizzle or spread the glaze over completely cooled sugar cookies.
- Place glazed cookies on a cooling rack and let sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until the glaze hardens to a shiny finish.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Let cookies cool completely before glazing to prevent melting glaze. Adjust glaze thickness by adding milk or powdered sugar slowly. For faster drying, chill glazed cookies in the fridge for 15 minutes but avoid condensation. Use fresh powdered sugar for best texture. Optional flavor variations include almond or lemon extract, cocoa powder, or spices like cinnamon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 tabl
- Calories: 5060
- Sugar: 1315
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 1315
- Protein: 0.3
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