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The Best Sugar Cookie Icing

Sugar cookie lovers won't want to miss this 3-ingredient recipe for The Best Sugar Cookie Icing that sets firm without the need for meringue powder or egg whites.
5 from 12 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients  

  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 Tablespoons whole milk, plus more as needed
  • Food coloring (optional)

Instructions 

  • Sift the confectioners’ sugar into a medium bowl.
  • Add the whole milk and melted butter and whisk until smooth. If the icing is too thick, whisk in additional whole milk 1 teaspoon at a time until thinner. If desired, whisk in food coloring.
  • Dip cookies into icing or use a spoon to spread it into a thin layer on tops of cookies. Let the cookies sit at room temperature until the icing sets, about 10 minutes.
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