Basic Powdered Sugar Glaze

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 10 min
  • Ingredients 4
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons milk or half-and-half

Steps

  • 1
    In medium bowl, combine all ingredients until smooth, adding enough milk for desired glaze consistency.
  • 2
    Use to glaze cakes, coffee cakes or pastries.

  • It's super easy to customize this recipe by adding a few ingredients or substitutions. Chocolate Glaze: Add 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted. Coffee Glaze: Substitute hot water for milk. Dissolve 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules or crystals in the hot water. Lemon Glaze: Substitute 2 tablespoons lemon juice for part of milk and add 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel. Maple Glaze: Add 1/2 teaspoon maple extract or flavor. Orange Glaze: Substitute orange juice for milk and add 1 teaspoon grated orange peel. Spice Glaze: Combine 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg with powdered sugar.

  • Before adding additional milk or half-and-half, be sure to stir and blend the ingredients thoroughly. It’s easier to start out with less liquid and add more as needed until you reach your desired consistency. If you do need to add more, do it one teaspoon at a time.
  • After drizzling the Powdered Sugar Glaze on your baked goods, make sure it is completely set before storing in a loosely covered container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/12 of Recipe
Calories
100
Calories from Fat
20
Total Fat
2g
3%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
25mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
19g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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