Description
Make your holiday cookies shine with this Easy Sugar Cookie Glaze! Perfect for decorating festive treats, this glossy, smooth glaze is quick to make and easy to use. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast bakes, easy holiday desserts, or fun food ideas to do with kids, this is the go-to glaze for any sugar cookie. Ideal for holiday cookie exchanges, winter parties, or weekend baking, this easy recipe guarantees gorgeous results every time. Great for Christmas cookie trays or creative breakfast ideas!
Ingredients
2 cups powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk or water
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or preferred flavor extract)
Optional food coloring (gel or liquid)
Instructions
1. Sift the powdered sugar into a medium bowl to eliminate clumps.
2. Add milk or water one tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick but pourable.
3. Stir in the corn syrup until fully incorporated for a smooth, glossy texture.
4. Mix in the vanilla extract or your flavor of choice.
5. Divide the glaze into smaller bowls if using multiple colors and stir in food coloring.
6. Test glaze consistency by letting it drip off a spoon; adjust with more liquid or sugar if needed.
7. Use a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or spoon to apply to fully cooled cookies.
8. Allow cookies to dry at room temperature for 6–8 hours or overnight before stacking or packaging.
Notes
Always let the glaze dry completely before stacking cookies to prevent smudging.
Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without altering consistency.
You can store leftover glaze in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week—just stir before using again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glazed cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sugar cookie glaze, easy cookie icing, holiday glaze, no-bake frosting, cookie decorating