Icing Recipe for Cookies

Icing Recipe for Cookies

Ingredients

3 ¾ cups of confectioners’ sugar

3 large egg whites or an egg binder if you are vegan

½ teaspoon cream of tartar

Pinch of salt

Food coloring, as needed

Step 1: In a bowl combine the sugar, egg whites, cream of tartar and salt. Whisk until stiff and glossy with an electric mixer.

Step 2: To tint the frosting, divide into small bowls. Cover the ones you aren’t using with plastic wrap; the frosting dries out very quickly. Use a rubber spatula to stir in desired food coloring. Though not necessary, it makes life easier if you make two versions of each color — one that is thick to pipe the outline on the cookie, and one that is thinned out slightly with a little water to flood the outline.

Step 3: Transfer frosting to piping bags fitted with very small round tips (sizes 1 to 2 work best). Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies and let set, at least 2 hours.

You might also enjoy

family pizza night with olive oil

Create a memorable build-your-own pizza night with simple dough, favorite toppings and a flavorful selection of infused olive oils.

Read More
Make fresh lemon-herb olive oil pasta in 20 minutes

Bright, flavorful and ready in about 20 minutes, this lemon-herb olive oil pasta turns pantry staples into an easy dinner.

Read More

Summer BBQ Season Elevate Every Cookout with Premium Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars

Read More

A St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail with Balsamic & Olive Oil This refreshing Irish-inspired cocktail blends crisp apple flavors, delicate sweetness, and a smooth olive oil finish. The hint of balsamic

Read More

Irish Cheddar, Apple & Balsamic Bites These festive crostini combine creamy Irish cheddar, crisp apples, and a sweet balsamic drizzle. Finished with a splash of citrus olive oil, they’re bright,

Read More

Celebrate Boldly with Verde Valley Olive Oil Traders 🥂✨ New Year’s Eve is all about celebration, sparkle, and trying something a little unexpected. This year, why not surprise your guests

Read More

Thank You for Your Support — Here’s to Healthy Cooking & a Flavorful New Year! 🫒🥂 As the year comes to a close, all of us at Verde Valley Olive

Read More

Why This Soup Works — And Why Olive Oil Matters Using high-quality olive oil like Verde Valley Olive Oil adds a rich, smooth base fat that enhances the flavor of

Read More
Olive Oil Roasted Turkey Juicy, Crispy, and Holiday-Perfect

A holiday turkey should be juicy, flavorful, and beautifully golden—and extra-virgin olive oil from Verde Valley Olive Oil is the secret ingredient that makes it happen. Olive oil performs exceptionally well at high roasting temperatures, helping you achieve crisp skin, tender meat, and deep, delicious flavor.

Read More

Crispy Honey-Balsamic Brussels Sprouts (Holiday-Perfect!) If you want a holiday side dish that steals the show, honey-balsamic Brussels sprouts fried in extra-virgin olive oil are the answer. Crispy, caramelized, sweet,

Read More