Best 11 Easy Vanilla Glaze Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our comprehensive guide to creating the perfect easy vanilla glaze. Discover the secrets to achieving a smooth, glossy, and flavorful glaze that will elevate your cakes, pastries, cookies, and other desserts to new heights. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, we've got you covered with simple step-by-step instructions. Say goodbye to store-bought glazes and elevate your culinary repertoire with our foolproof recipe for a delightful easy vanilla glaze that's sure to impress.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

FAST AND EASY WHITE VANILLA COOKIE GLAZE RECIPE



Fast and Easy White Vanilla Cookie Glaze Recipe image

Almost any cookie, cupcake, or brownie recipe gets even yummier when you put this vanilla glaze on top. It only takes three ingredients.

Provided by John Mitzewich

Categories     Dessert     Sauce     Ingredient

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon​ vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Pour over your baked goods and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 1/2 cup (24 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

VANILLA GLAZE



Vanilla Glaze image

This vanilla glaze is simple and works for donuts, cookies, cakes and more! It takes just 2 minutes to whip up.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Essentials

Time 2m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons heavy cream
½ tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, slowly whisk the powdered sugar, cream and vanilla. Gradually add the water to make a smooth, pourable glaze. If the glaze is too sticky, add a teaspoon more water until it comes to a smooth, thick consistency. Use for dipping donuts, or drizzle with a fork across cookies, muffins or cake (makes enough for at least 12 donuts).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tablespoon, Calories 70 calories, Sugar 14.9 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0.1 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg

QUICK VANILLA GLAZE



Quick Vanilla Glaze image

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 :

DOUGHNUT GLAZE



Doughnut Glaze image

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.

VANILLA GLAZE



Vanilla Glaze image

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

VANILLA GLAZE



Vanilla Glaze image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup confectioners' sugar
Seeds scraped from 1/4 of a vanilla bean

Steps:

  • Place the confectioners' sugar and vanilla seeds in a small bowl, add 1 1/2 teaspoons water and whisk together until smooth and thick, but pourable. Add an additional 1/2 teaspoon of water if needed.

VANILLA GLAZE



Vanilla Glaze image

This classic glaze adds a special sweet finishing touch to a variety of breads, rolls and muffins.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 5m

Yield about 1/2 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 3

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

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BASIC VANILLA GLAZE



Basic Vanilla Glaze image

This is an easy and basic recipe for a glaze to drizzle over cinnamon rolls if you don't want a thicker frosting. You can also drizzle over quick breads or muffins.

Provided by Delish

Categories     Dessert

Time 8m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine ingredients; mix until smooth.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 978.7, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 8.5, Sodium 32.5, Carbohydrate 242.1, Sugar 235.2, Protein 2

BASIC VANILLA DRIZZLE



Basic Vanilla Drizzle image

This topping has a slightly thicker consistency than a glaze but is thinner than frosting. Top sweet rolls, muffins, or quick breads with this. Super fast, easy, and yummy.

Provided by Delish

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
5 -5 1/2 teaspoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and mix until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1439, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 7.1, Sodium 28.7, Carbohydrate 361.2, Sugar 352.7, Protein 1.7

EASY VANILLA CAKE



Easy Vanilla Cake image

This vanilla cake is like, the best cake I have ever made. It's not too bland, and it's not too sweet. This is great for all occasions and easy to do in your spare time.

Provided by Sapphire Bang

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 pinches salt
3 eggs
¾ cup milk
¾ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch cake tin with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl. Add eggs, milk, and vegetable oil. Mix by hand or use an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Add more flour if batter is too runny. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool, 15 to 30 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill slightly, 15 to 30 minutes more. Slice the cooled cake through the middle to make 2 layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 57.3 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 206.6 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

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.

Tips:

  • Use good quality vanilla extract for the best flavor. Avoid using imitation vanilla extract if possible.
  • Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature before mixing it with the powdered sugar. This will help create a smooth and creamy glaze.
  • 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 a little more powdered sugar until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • You can use vanilla glaze to decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts.
  • Vanilla glaze can also be used as a dipping sauce for fruit or pretzels.
  • Store leftover vanilla glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Vanilla glaze is a simple and delicious way to add flavor and decoration to your favorite desserts. It is easy to make and can be used in a variety of ways. With just a few ingredients, you can create a glaze that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy way to dress up your desserts, give vanilla glaze a try.

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