This icing dries hard and shiny and the colors stay bright. Choose as many different food colorings as you desire.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups white sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons low-fat milk
- 0.25 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 dash assorted natural food coloring
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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Combine white sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, simmering until dissolved and a sugar syrup is created, about 5 minutes.
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3
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.
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4
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
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