Easy Powdered Sugar Icing

This easy powdered sugar icing is a simple glaze that is perfect for cakes, cookies, donuts, and so much more! Mix up this icing recipe in under 5 minutes!

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Prep Time 3

Total Time 3

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 45 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoon milk
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Add the powdered sugar to a medium mixing bowl followed by the milk and the vanilla extract.
Whisk together until fully combined. Adjust the consistency as needed by adding more powdered sugar or milk. It should be smooth with no lumps.
Drizzle the finished icing on top of your baked goods with a spoon or a piping bag and enjoy!

Notes

Depending on what you’re using the powdered sugar icing for, you may want a different consistency. You can do this by adding more milk for a thinner glaze or more powdered sugar for a thicker icing. Be sure to add the ingredients gradually until you reach the desired consistency.
The best way to get a super smooth consistency is to combine the ingredients using a whisk. Be sure to whisk thoroughly until there are no lumps.
Switch up the color by adding some food coloring.
For a bright white powdered sugar icing, try using clear imitation vanilla instead of pure vanilla extract.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 45kcal

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