Powdered Sugar Icing Recipe (Easy)
Need a simple and easy icing to decorate sugar cookies, or drizzle on top of coffee cake or applesauce cake? This sweet and creamy powdered sugar icing recipe can be made in a matter of minutes. So quick, so delicious!
Equipment
- Electric hand mixer (optional)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 3 cups powdered sugar confectioners
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Soften the butter for about 20 seconds in the microwave, or let it set on the countertop for about 15 minutes.
- Using a hand mixer or spatula, add the powdered sugar gradually to the softened butter.
- Add the milk, a little at a time, to the powdered sugar and softened butter.
- Add the vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly.
Notes
Powdered sugar icing is very forgivable, for example:
- You can use less butter or no butter at all.
- If you want this icing to be a bit thinner, add more milk, or if you want the icing to be thicker, use less milk.
- If you have accidentally added too much milk, you can add more powdered sugar to thicken the icing.
- Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to make chocolate icing.
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