Shortbread Cookie Icing
A simple and smooth icing perfect for decorating shortbread cookies, adding a sweet and glossy finish that complements the buttery flavor of the cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
Ingredients
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the sifted powdered sugar and milk.
Stir the mixture until smooth and free of lumps.
Add the vanilla extract and light corn syrup to the bowl.
Mix thoroughly until the icing is glossy and has a smooth, spreadable consistency.
If the icing is too thick, add a few drops of milk and stir until desired consistency is reached.
If the icing is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar until it thickens.
Use immediately to ice shortbread cookies or cover with plastic wrap to prevent drying.