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Sugar cookie icing that hardens is perfect for holiday cookie decorating

This easy sugar cookie icing hardens beautifully, making it ideal for festive cookie decorating.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder
Wet ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons water adjust for desired consistency
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Optional
  • food coloring food coloring optional

Method
 

  1. Combine powdered sugar and meringue powder in a bowl.
  2. Add water and vanilla, then mix until smooth and stiff peaks form.
  3. If too thick, add water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Divide and add food coloring if desired, then transfer to piping bags.
  5. Decorate cooled cookies and let icing harden overnight.

Notes

Ensure the icing is stiff enough to hold its shape for decorating.