Powdered Sugar Icing I

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Powdered Sugar Icing I

This flavorful, smooth, slightly translucent, shiny glaze is great for decorating sugar cookies or drizzling over other desserts.

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
food color, if desired

Combine powdered sugar, water, 1 tablespoon butter, corn syrup and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in small mixer bowl; mix until powdered sugar is moistened. Beat at medium speed until smooth, adding additional water if necessary, to reach desired glazing consistency. Tint with food color, if desired.

Note: Originally found on the website of Better Homes and Gardens. We posted it here because it has disappeared from their website, and it's a great recipe.

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Reviews of Powdered Sugar Icing I:

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A cookie baker Jul 18, 2010
Would make this again.
Excellent recipe! Won award at our church contest! five stars

sarah in illinois Apr 3, 2010
Would make this again.
It was fast and easy. I used my magic bullet to mix it and it turned out perfect! I have never gotten such a thick icing from powered sugar! five stars

A cookie baker Mar 27, 2010
Would make this again.
i accedentaly used flour instead of powdered sugar. EW !! five stars

Kyle in Victoria, Australia Mar 26, 2010
Would make this again.
Would make this again.
Its a bit runny but its very tasty. I added 2 teaspoons of cocoa for chocolate icing. Goes excellent with my vanilla cake. Its awesome,thanks. five stars

A cookie baker Feb 11, 2010
Would make this again.
It was PERFECT! I needed to some more water as suggested but it dried great on top of cookies. I just made sugar cookies and used this powdered sugar icing. It worked great. five stars

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four point seven stars
95% would make this again

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