Basic Sugar Glaze

By Dena Kleiman

Published December 18, 1990

Total Time
2 minutes
Rating
3(7)
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Ingredients

Yield:0 ⅓ cup

  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar

  • 2 teaspoons water, approximately (see note)

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Nutritional analysis per serving

30 grams carbs; 117 calories; 1 milligram sodium; 29 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    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.

  2. Step 2

    Drizzle freely with a spoon over cookies. May also be applied with a feather or a pastry brush.

Tip

  • For a different taste, substitute fresh lemon juice, orange liqueur or Cognac for the water.

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