Description
Turn plain cookies into glossy, bakery-style treats with this quick sugar cookie glaze. It is simple, fast, and makes every batch look irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120g, sifted)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or water (30–45ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon light corn syrup (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Sift powdered sugar into a bowl to remove lumps.
- Add 2 tablespoons milk or water and mix until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and corn syrup if using.
- Adjust consistency by adding more liquid, one teaspoon at a time.
- Test glaze by letting it drip and ensuring it smooths out within seconds.
- Apply glaze to cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag.
- Let cookies sit at room temperature until glaze fully sets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: cooking
- Cuisine: American