Sugar Cookie Icing that's Easier to Make and Foolproof

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while granulated sugar can be ground to a fine powder.

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: simple syrup

Honey adds flavor, while simple syrup is easy to make.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free, while water can be used for a thinner consistency.

Combine powdered sugar, 2 Tablespoons of milk, corn syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium-sized bowl and stir until combined.

If frosting is too thick, add more milk, about a teaspoon at a time, until the frosting is thick but pipeable.

If coloring the frosting, divide into bowls and color as desired at this point.

Transfer frosting to a piping bag with a piping tip, or place in a Ziploc bag and snip a small piece of the corner off.

Pipe frosting on cookies and decorate with decorative candies, if desired.

Allow frosting to harden before enjoying, stacking, or storing.

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