Powdered Sugar Glaze

Name: Powdered 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

Test Kitchen Approved

Create this delicious powdered sugar glaze to fulfill your nostalgic childhood memories. Pipe it on cookies, drizzle it on scones or douse it on muffins.

Ingredients

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

Directions

In a bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, water and vanilla; stir until combined and smooth (mixture will be thick). If desired, tint with food coloring. Spread, pour, drizzle or glaze to elevate baked treats.

Nutrition Facts

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

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.

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