Healthier Sugar Cookie Icing

Name: Healthier Sugar Cookie Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons low-fat milk; 0.25 teaspoon almond extract; 1 dash assorted natural food coloring

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This icing dries hard and shiny and the colors stay bright. Choose as many different food colorings as you desire.

Recipe by MakeItHealthy

Updated on September 15, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

1 dozen cookie's worth

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Ingredients

½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons low-fat milk
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 dash assorted natural food coloring

Directions

Combine white sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, simmering until dissolved and a sugar syrup is created, about 5 minutes.
Stir together confectioner's sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Beat in almond extract and 2 teaspoons of sugar syrup until icing is smooth and glossy. If icing is too thick, add more sugar syrup.
Optional: Divide icing into separate bowls and add food colorings to each to desired intensity. Dip cookies or paint them with a brush.

Editor's Note:

This recipe is a healthier version of Sugar Cookie Icing.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

71	Calories
18g	Carbs

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 71
% Daily Value *
Sodium 0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Total Sugars 18g
Calcium 0mg	0%
Potassium 0mg	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.