Powdered Sugar Icing
This powdered sugar icing is the easiest way to finish off your favorite baked goods. Just 3 ingredients, one bowl, and 5 minutes is all you need for this quick glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 Tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk , more or less as needed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract , plus more to taste
- Pinch salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 Tablespoons heavy cream and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
- Add more cream as needed to thin out the consistency. You want it to be smooth and slightly thicker so that it doesn't run off your baked goods. Taste and add salt or more vanilla, if desired.
- Drizzle or pipe. Place in a zip-top bag and snip the end or use a spoon to drizzle over the top of cookies, doughnuts, quick breads, or muffins. Best used immediately.
Notes
Storage: This icing keeps at room temperature for up to 3 days. No refrigeration needed, even if you use milk. The sugar content preserves it just fine.
Nutrition
Calories: 48kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 3mg, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 37IU, Vitamin C: 0.01mg, Calcium: 2mg, Iron: 0.01mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
