Recipes Desserts Frostings and Icings Cookie Frosting Healthier Sugar Cookie Icing 4.0 (49) 32 Reviews 15 Photos This icing dries hard and shiny and the colors stay bright. Choose as many different food colorings as you desire. Submitted by MakeItHealthy Updated on November 17, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 15 15 15 15 15 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 1 dozen cookie's worth Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ cup white sugar 2 tablespoons water 1 cup confectioners' sugar 2 teaspoons low-fat milk ¼ teaspoon almond extract 1 dash assorted natural food coloring Directions Gather all ingredients. ALLRECIPES / BAHAREH NAITI Combine white sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, simmering until dissolved and a sugar syrup is created, about 5 minutes. ALLRECIPES / BAHAREH NAITI Stir together confectioner's sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Beat in almond extract and 2 teaspoons of sugar syrup until icing is smooth and glossy. If icing is too thick, add more sugar syrup. ALLRECIPES / BAHAREH NAITI Optional: Divide icing into separate bowls and add food colorings to each to desired intensity. Dip cookies or paint them with a brush. ALLRECIPES / BAHAREH NAITI Editor's Note: This recipe is a healthier version of Sugar Cookie Icing. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 71 Calories 18g Carbs Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 71 % Daily Value * Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 18g 7% Total Sugars 18g Calcium 0mg 0% Potassium 0mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved