Description
This Perfect Vanilla Icing recipe is a simple and delicious way to add sweetness to your baked treats. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a versatile icing that works beautifully on cookies, cakes, and pastries.
Ingredients
Powdered Sugar:
2 cups
Milk or Heavy Cream:
2-3 tablespoons
Vanilla Extract:
1 teaspoon
Salt:
pinch
Instructions
- Sift the Powdered Sugar: In a medium bowl, sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps.
- Add Flavorings: Add the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk or cream. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Adjust Consistency: If the icing is too thick, add more milk a teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Use Immediately: Use the icing to drizzle or spread on your favorite baked goods.
- Set Iced Treats: Let iced treats sit at room temperature until the icing sets.
Notes
- For a thicker icing for piping, use less milk.
- Add food coloring if desired for decorating.
- Store unused icing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and whisk again before using.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
