Sugar Cookie Glaze

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This cookie glaze dries quickly to a hard, shiny finish. Perfect as a base coat for cookies. It can be colored to suit any occasion; use as much food coloring as needed to create the desired hue. Stir glaze each time you use it to prevent it from drying with a mottled look instead of a solid color.

Submitted by cyndi
Updated on October 8, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
1/2 cup of glaze
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup

  • 10 drops food coloring (Optional)

Directions

  1. Stir confectioners' sugar, water, and corn syrup together in a bowl until smooth.

    Confectioners' sugar, water and corn syrup being stirred together in a bowl.

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    Glaze after being mixed.

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  2. Stir in food coloring if desired.

    Food coloring added to glaze.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

22 Calories
6g Carbs
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 22
% Daily Value *
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Total Sugars 5g
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.