Shortbread Cookie Icing
A smooth and sweet icing perfect for decorating shortbread cookies, providing a glossy finish and a delightful flavor that complements the buttery cookie base.
- 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
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the sifted powdered sugar and milk.
Add the vanilla extract and almond extract to the bowl.
Pour in the melted unsalted butter.
Whisk all ingredients together until the icing is smooth and free of lumps.
If the icing is too thick, add milk a few drops at a time until desired consistency is reached.
If the icing is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar to thicken.
Use immediately to ice cooled shortbread cookies, spreading evenly with a knife or dipping the cookies into the icing.
Allow the icing to set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving or storing.