This simple Vanilla Icing is sweet, smooth, and perfect for drizzling over cookies, cakes, muffins, or pastries — ready in just minutes with pantry ingredients.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Yield:1/2 cup1x
Category:Condiment
Method:No Cook
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk (or water)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
In a medium bowl, sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps.
Add vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk; whisk until smooth.
If needed, add more milk 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Use immediately to drizzle over baked goods. Icing will set as it dries.
Notes
Use heavy cream instead of milk for a richer flavor.
Add a drop of food coloring for fun variations.
If icing becomes too thick, add a tiny splash of liquid to loosen it.