Description
Create the perfect finish for your cookies with this Easy Sugar Cookie Glaze! It’s smooth, glossy, and hardens just right while staying soft underneath. This quick and easy recipe uses pantry staples and works beautifully for decorating holiday treats, making it ideal for families, gifting, or festive snack tables. Whether you’re after a quick breakfast cookie or a fun dessert for gatherings, this glaze is one of the best holiday baking ideas for kids and adults alike. Great for cookie decorating parties or simple food ideas to bring cheer to your table!
Ingredients
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth and combined.
2. Stir in the corn syrup and vanilla extract until the glaze is glossy and thick.
3. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk (for thinning) or powdered sugar (for thickening).
4. Divide the glaze into bowls and add food coloring if desired.
5. Decorate cooled cookies by dipping, drizzling, or spreading the glaze.
6. Let the cookies sit at room temperature for 6–8 hours or overnight until fully set.
7. Store leftover glaze in the fridge for up to 5 days and stir before reusing.
Notes
Sift the powdered sugar before mixing to avoid lumps.
Use gel food coloring for the most vibrant results.
Allow cookies to dry uncovered in a cool, dry place to avoid humidity issues.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 72
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy sugar cookie glaze, cookie decorating, holiday cookies, quick glaze, glaze for sugar cookies