Cookie Icing Baked Until the Edges Set

Cookie Icing Baked Until the Edges Set keeps the shopping list focused on powdered sugar, light corn syrup, and kosher salt. It serves 40 Cookies.

Count on 5 minutes of prep, about 5 minutes from the first measurement to the plate.

Ingredients Method

What goes in the bowl

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-2 ½ tablespoons milk
• gel food coloring optional

How the cooking goes

1. Blend powdered sugar, corn syrup, salt, and vanilla in a mixing bowl.
2. Start by adding 1 tablespoon milk then whisk. Slowly add more milk a few drops at a time, whisking after each addition. If you add too much milk, add a bit more confectioner’s sugar and whisk.
3. You are looking for an “outline consistency” which you will use to both outline and flood sugar cookies.
4. In order to get a completely opaque white icing with this recipe, especially to cover chocolate cookies, you will need to add white gel food coloring. A little goes a long way, but it will add just enough opacity so you can’t see the cookie underneath.
5. Even though you are using one consistency, you will still need to outline then then flood to ensure clean lines and smooth edges.

After it comes off the heat

Cool the sheet on a rack before the pieces are stacked. A covered tin keeps them for a few days.

If you want another plate from Cookies, open White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Baked Until the Edges Set and Christmas Crinkle Cookies with a Soft Middle.