Best 16 Easy Sugar Glaze Recipes

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If you are looking for an easy and delicious way to add a touch of sweetness to your favorite desserts, then you need to try an easy sugar glaze. This versatile glaze can be used on a variety of baked goods, from cookies and cakes to pies and muffins. It is also incredibly easy to make, making it a perfect option for busy home bakers. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a smooth, shiny glaze that will add a touch of elegance to your desserts.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

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

TRANSLUCENT SUGAR GLAZE



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Editor's Note: This simple recipe for a clear, sugar glaze is ideal for just about any kind of dessert. Simple and easy to make, this glaze can be added as decor or used to enhance the taste of your recipe. With just two ingredients, this glaze has a sweet, yummy taste that won't overpower your treat. Add it to your favorite cookie recipes, use it to enhance simple cakes, and more! Once dry, this simple, no-cook glaze forms a thin film over a cake or cookie crust. It may also be used as a decoration. You can vary the flavor and instead of water, add lemon, lime, tangerine or orange juice or even rum or coffee to the powdered sugar. Sign Up for Our Newsletter for Free Recipes

Provided by Flo Braker

Categories     Cookstr Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 2

½ cup (50 grams) unsifted powdered sugar
4 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Pour the sugar into a triple sifter and sift into a 1-quart mixing bowl. Add the water and stir with a rubber spatula until blended and smooth. The consistency should be thin enough so that a transparent film will cover the baked good. Adjust the consistency by adding water if it is too thick or sugar if it is too thin. Use immediately.

EASY SUGAR GLAZE



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Drizzle this on our Kolaczki cookies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and butter. Add corn syrup, stirring to combine. Drizzle in milk a little at a time until the glaze has a runny consistency. Use immediately.

BASIC SUGAR GLAZE



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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.

DOUGHNUT GLAZE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 13m

Yield enough glaze for 20 to 25 doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 3

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

Steps:

  • Combine milk and vanilla in a medium saucepan and heat over low heat until warm. Sift confectioners' sugar into milk mixture. Whisk slowly, until well combined. Remove the glaze from the heat and set over a bowl of warm water. Dip doughnuts into the glaze, 1 at a time, and set on a draining rack placed in a half sheet pan for 5 minutes before serving.

BASIC GLAZE ICING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 (1 pound boxes) confectioners' sugar
1 cup water
5 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Food coloring, as desired (see suggested colors below)

Steps:

  • Put the sugar in an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. With the mixer on the lowest speed, slowly add the water, the corn syrup and vanilla extract. When the sugar is sufficiently moistened (it won't fly out of the mixer), raise the speed to high, and beat for 2 minutes until completely smooth and glossy.
  • Divide and color, as desired. Store at room temperature, covered with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the icing, to prevent forming a skin.
  • For cupcakes: Dip the surface of the cupcakes into the icing, allowing excess to drip into bowl. Clean any excess from the sides. Alternately, use a knife or a spreader to apply. Whisk as needed to keep icing glossy and smooth while using.
  • For Light Blue Icing: Combine 2 to 3 drops of blue food coloring to 1 cup of Basic Glaze Icing.
  • For Deep Yellow Icing: Combine 4 to 5 drops of yellow food coloring to 1 cup of Basic Glaze Icing.
  • For Purple Icing: Combine 4 drops of red and 5 drops of blue food coloring to 1 cup of Basic Glaze Icing.

BROWN-SUGAR GLAZE



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Use this recipe when making our Molasses-Spice Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes enough for one 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat butter and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Add cream, vanilla, and salt, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and let cool until thickened. Use glaze immediately.

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 :

SUGAR GLAZE



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Make this sugar glaze for our Spring Shower Almond Petits Fours.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 cup whole milk
Pink gel-paste food coloring

Steps:

  • Put sugar into a large bowl. Gradually add milk, whisking until mixture is consistency of heavy cream. Tint with food coloring. If glaze becomes too thick, add more milk; if it becomes too thin, add more sugar. Use immediately.

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

SUGAR GLAZE FOR GINGER PUMPKIN BREAD



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This sugar glaze tops our Ginger Pumpkin Bread.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons water until mixture is smooth but thick. Place waxed paper under rack for a quick cleanup. For easy pouring, transfer glaze to a liquid-measuring cup, and drizzle over loaves. Let dry 15 minutes before serving. Makes enough for 2 loaves.

EASY BROWN SUGAR-MUSTARD GLAZE



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You're about to have another go-to recipe to give any routine meal a flavorful step up. Made from common ingredients you probably have on hand, this deceptively simple Brown Sugar-Mustard Glaze for ham adds deep, complex flavor to a baked ham dish. Made from brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard and pineapple juice, brush the glaze over the ham in the last 45 minutes to caramelize the surface. Soon you'll be adding this mustard glaze for a ham to grilled or baked pork chops or pork roast, too. It's the perfect touch of sweetness and kick of flavor.

Provided by Paula Jones

Categories     Condiment

Time 5m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon pineapple juice

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix all ingredients with whisk until well blended.
  • Brush glaze over ham during last 45 minutes of baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize About 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

BASIC SUGAR GLAZE



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Provided by Dena Kleiman

Categories     dessert

Time 2m

Yield 0 1/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons water, approximately (see note)

Steps:

  • Place the sugar in a bowl and whisk in the water until the glaze is smooth. Add water, drop by drop, to achieve desired consistency.
  • Drizzle freely with a spoon over cookies. May also be applied with a feather or a pastry brush.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 58, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Sodium 0 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams

POWDERED SUGAR GLAZE



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I don't remember where I got this recipe, but it's so sweet and simple, good for pound cakes, cinnamon rolls, whatever your little heart desires.

Provided by Kay D.

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk (more if needed)

Steps:

  • Mix milk into sugar.
  • Add more milk, 1 Tbs at a time, if needed to achieve desired consistency.
  • Drizzle on desired product.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1225.6, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 12.8, Sodium 50.8, Carbohydrate 303.6, Sugar 293.4, Protein 3

VANILLA GLAZE



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Great on Apple Cookies!

Provided by Jamie Langston

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Dessert Glazes

Time 10m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
2 ½ teaspoons milk
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and add to rest of ingredients. Mix until creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 15.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 6.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 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 :

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe fruit and high-quality sugar will make a big difference in the flavor of your glaze.
  • Cook the glaze until it reaches the right consistency: The glaze should be thick and syrupy, but not too thick or it will be difficult to pour.
  • Let the glaze cool slightly before using: This will help to prevent the glaze from running off the food.
  • Use a pastry brush to apply the glaze: This will help to evenly coat the food.
  • Be creative with your glazes: You can add different flavors to your glazes, such as citrus zest, spices, or herbs.

Conclusion:

Sugar glazes are a delicious and easy way to add flavor and shine to your food. They're perfect for everything from cakes and pies to roasted vegetables and grilled meats. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect sugar glazes every time.

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