Best 11 Confectioners Sugar Glaze Recipes

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Confectioners sugar glaze, also known as powdered sugar glaze, is a simple and versatile glaze that can be used to add a sweet, glossy finish to a variety of baked goods. It is made with just a few basic ingredients, including confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Confectioners sugar glaze is easy to make and can be used to decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts. With its smooth texture and sweet flavor, confectioners sugar glaze is a delicious and easy way to add a touch of elegance to your favorite treats.

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BASIC POWDERED SUGAR GLAZE



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Blend four ingredients to make a yummy sugar glaze in just 10 minutes! Perfect to give a finishing touch on any dessert.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1/12 of Recipe, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 19 g

CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR GLAZE



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This versatile glaze is shared by our Test Kitchen. You can make the basic powdered sugar glaze and tint it with food coloring if desired. For chocolate lovers, skip the food coloring and stir in some baking cocoa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 4

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

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water and vanilla; stir until combined and smooth (mixture will be thick). Tint with food coloring if desired. With a butter knife or small metal spatula, lightly spread glaze on cooled cookies. Let dry for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

BASIC SUGAR GLAZE



Basic Sugar Glaze image

Makes enough for a standard doughnut recipe

Provided by Lara Ferroni

Categories     Dessert     No-Cook

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 cups (150 grams) confectioners' sugar, sifted to remove any lumps
3 to 4 tablespoons milk or water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Place the sugar in a medium bowl and slowly stir in the milk and vanilla, a little at a time, to make a smooth, pourable glaze.

CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR GLAZE



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Use this sugar glaze to make Cookie-Press Cookies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes enough for 2 to 3 dozen spritz cookies

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Mix confectioners' sugar and the water to achieve an easy-to-pour consistency, adding more water as necessary. Use immediately.

BROWN SUGAR RUM GLAZE



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I found this recipe during the Christmas 2009 season in a local newspaper. I haven't tried it myself yet but it looks delicious. The recipe says it is a great glaze for rum cake but I bet it would be fabulous over vanilla pound cake too.

Provided by Roxanne J.R.

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 9" bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons dark rum
2 cups icing or 2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon evaporated milk

Steps:

  • In a small pan melt 3 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons of brown sugar.
  • Cook 5-8 minutes until bubbly and brown.
  • Add 3 tablespoons dark rum and whisk for about 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat, add 2 cups sifted icing/confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoons evaporated milk.
  • Pour over cake.

LEMON GLAZE



Lemon Glaze image

Use this glaze atop our Lemon Cookies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar and lemon zest and juice until smooth.

CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR GLAZE



Confectioners' Sugar Glaze image

Provided by Jean F. Tibbetts

Categories     condiments

Time 2m

Yield 0 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in small bowl; stir until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 120, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 30 grams

SUGAR COOKIE GLAZE



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This glaze will dry to a hard shiny finish. Perfect as a base coat for cookies. Can be colored too; use as much food coloring as needed to create desired hue. Dries quickly.

Provided by Cyndi

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cookie Frosting

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
10 drops food coloring

Steps:

  • Stir confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, and water together. Stir in food coloring if desired. This glaze must be stirred each time you use it. If it is not stirred before each use it will dry with a mottled look instead of a solid color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Sodium 0.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR



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Quick easy powdered sugar.

Provided by Crystal

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and cornstarch together in a blender or food processor. Pulse until mixture has the powdery consistency of confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 804.5 calories, Carbohydrate 207.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 199.8 g

QUICK VANILLA GLAZE



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This is the perfect glaze for a dessert bread. It is so simple to whip up, you will be adding it to all of your breads.-Mary Faulk, Cambridge, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, milk and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Let stand for 5 minutes to thicken if desired. Spoon over bread.

Nutrition Facts :

SUGAR GLAZE



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I found this recipe in a 1962 Domino Sugar cookbook titled Sugar Spoon Recipes. I love this glaze. I could take a bath in it.

Provided by Miss Fannie

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 1 2/3 Cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups domino granulated sugar
2/3 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup domino confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Combine granulated sugar, water and salt in 1-quart saucepan. Stir over heat until sugar dissolves.boil, without stirring to 230 degrees F or thread stage. Remove from heat.
  • Blend butter, confectioner's sugar, and extract into syrup with whisk.stir until smooth and slightly thick. Keep glaze at right consistency by standing saucepan in a larger pan of simmering water.
  • Brush or spoon glaze onto cakes, cookies, or breads. If mixture becomes.
  • Dry and crusty, reheat slightly and stir a little water into the glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.4, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 1.9, Sodium 25.2, Carbohydrate 32.5, Sugar 32.3

Tips:

  • For best results, use fresh confectioners' sugar and sift it before measuring to remove any lumps.
  • If the glaze is too thick, add a little bit of milk or water until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • If the glaze is too thin, add more confectioners' sugar until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • To make a colored glaze, add a drop or two of food coloring to the glaze and stir until well combined.
  • For a shiny glaze, brush the glaze onto the cooled baked goods with a pastry brush.
  • For a matte glaze, let the glaze dry completely before serving.
  • Confectioners' sugar glaze can be used to decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, muffins, and other baked goods.

Conclusion:

Confectioners' sugar glaze is a quick and easy way to add a touch of sweetness and elegance to your baked goods. It is a versatile glaze that can be customized to your liking with different colors, flavors, and consistencies. Whether you are a professional baker or a home cook, confectioners' sugar glaze is a must-have in your kitchen.

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