Confectioners’ Sugar Glaze

Name: Confectioners' Sugar Glaze
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 3/4 cup.
Ingredients: 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon water; 1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla extract; Food coloring, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 5 min. YIELD: 3/4 cup.

This versatile glaze is shared by our Test Kitchen. You can make the basic confectioners' sugar glaze and tint it with food coloring if desired. For chocolate lovers, skip the food coloring and stir in some baking cocoa.

Ingredients

2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon water
1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
Food coloring, optional

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, water and vanilla; stir until combined and smooth (mixture will be thick). If desired, tint with food coloring. With a butter knife or small metal spatula, lightly spread glaze on cooled cookies. Let dry for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

1 teaspoon: 31 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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