Recipes Desserts Frostings and Icings Cookie Frosting Gingerbread Cookie Frosting 3.3 (58) 52 Reviews 6 Photos This is the gingerbread cookie icing that my mother always made at Christmas. Recipe by Alison Hendon Updated on February 22, 2023 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 6 6 6 6 Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 1/2 cup Jump to Nutrition Facts This gingerbread cookie icing is the perfect finishing touch! Your holiday baking projects deserve only the best, after all. Gingerbread Cookie Icing Ingredients You need just two ingredients (plus one optional ingredient) to make this gingerbread cookie icing recipe: · Confectioners' sugar: This gingerbread cookie icing starts with confectioners' (a.k.a. powdered) sugar.· Milk: Milk thins and binds the icing together, creating the perfect spreadable texture.· Food coloring: You can add food coloring, if desired. How to Make Gingerbread Cookie Icing Simply stir the milk and confectioners' sugar together to make this gingerbread cookie icing! That's it. You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below. How to Ice Gingerbread Cookies Use the gingerbread cookie icing to decorate your cookies however you like: Spread it on with an angled spatula or transfer it to a squeeze bottle or piping bag to make intricate designs. Just make sure the cookies are completely cool before decorating. How to Store Iced Gingerbread Cookies Allow the icing to harden on the counter before you store the iced gingerbread cookies. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you're worried about the cookies sticking together, stack them with wax paper between each layer. Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Ingredients 1 cup confectioners' sugar ¼ cup milk, or as needed 10 drops food coloring Directions Gather all ingredients. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis Sift confectioners' sugar into a small bowl. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis Stir in enough milk to make a smooth but not too runny consistency. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis Divide mixture into small containers, depending on how many colors you want. Drop food coloring into each container, using as much food coloring as needed to create desired hues. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis Tips You may need to adjust the frosting with some more sugar if the consistency gets too runny after adding milk. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 126 Calories 1g Fat 31g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 126 % Daily Value * Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Cholesterol 2mg 1% Sodium 7mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 31g 11% Total Sugars 30g Protein 1g Calcium 18mg 1% Potassium 22mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved