HEALTHIER SUGAR COOKIE ICING

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

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cookie Frosting

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Sodium 0.1 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

Nick Sullivan
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This icing is so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in a bowl and mixed them together.


Irfan Anokha
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This icing is a little too thick for my taste. I had to add some milk to thin it out.


Asiamah Musah
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This icing is a great way to use up leftover maple syrup. I always have a bottle in my fridge.


adhish neupane
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I love the maple flavor in this icing. It's so unique and delicious.


Malikshabeer Shawani
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This icing is perfect for decorating cookies. It's easy to spread and it sets up quickly.


For
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This icing is a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less maple syrup next time.


Matlou Monyebodi
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my icing turned out grainy. I had to throw it out and start over.


Azhar Saini
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This icing is a little too runny for my taste. I had to add some powdered sugar to thicken it up.


Asim Shahzada
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I love that this icing is made with real maple syrup. It gives it a delicious, natural flavor.


Zalim Qasim
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This icing is a great way to add a little extra sweetness to your favorite desserts.


Isabella Beauty
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I used this icing on my gingerbread cookies and they turned out beautiful.


Ahmad Akmal
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This icing is the perfect consistency for piping. It's not too thick and not too thin.


Will Trujillo
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I love how easy this icing is to make. I just threw all the ingredients in a bowl and mixed them together.


Stephanie Sotarriba
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This icing is a little too thick for my taste. I had to add some water to thin it out.


Mekonnen Tefera
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I'm not a huge fan of the maple syrup in this icing. I think it tastes a little too sweet.


Kaaku Ramsey
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This icing was a hit at my daughter's birthday party. The kids loved the taste and the parents appreciated that it was a healthier option.


Imran Akon124
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I love that this icing is healthier than traditional icing. It's still sweet and delicious, but it doesn't have all the added sugar.


Donte Dorvilus
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This icing is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I used it on my sugar cookies and they turned out perfect.