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    Home » Dessert » Frosting » Glace Icing

    Glace Icing

    Published: Feb 5, 2021 · Modified: Apr 7, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    Glace Icing is simply made with powdered sugar, half-n-half, corn syrup and vanilla. It can be poured over cakes or used to decorate cookies.

    dyed glace icing in small bowls

    When I made the mini conversation heart cookies, I knew that I needed an easy icing recipe that I could use to quickly decorate lots of small cookies. This glace icing is perfect for doing just that.

    powdered sugar, cream, and corn syrup in bowl

    Put the powered sugar, half-n-half, light corn syrup, and clear vanilla flavoring in a bowl.

    Is glace icing made with milk, half-n-half, or heavy cream?

    You can use either milk, half-n-half, heavy cream, or even water to make glace icing. Since milk and water are the thinnest, you will need less than you would if using heavy cream. And the opposite is true, if you use heavy cream, you will need to use a bit more.

    glace icing on beaters

    Use a mixer or a whisk to stir the glaze icing until smooth.

    How can I flavor glace icing?

    For this recipe, I used vanilla as the flavoring but other extracts or flavorings could be used instead of the vanilla. Try using almond, coconut, maple, banana, or peppermint extract, depending on how you plan to use the icing.

    Another option for making flavored glazes is to substitute the half-n-half with another liquid. For lemon glaze, use lemon juice instead of half-n-half. If you want an orange flavor, substitute orange juice.

    drizzle of glaze icing

    If your glace icing is too thick, stir in more half-n-half a teaspoon at a time, until it reaches the consistency you desire.

    On the other hand, if it is too thin, you can add more powdered sugar, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the right consistency.

    adding food coloring to glaze with a toothpick

    What is the best way to tint powdered sugar icing?

    I always use gel paste food coloring to tint icing and frosting. Gel food coloring adds intense color without changing the consistency of icings and frostings. Tinted glace icing is perfect for frosting sugar cookies during the holidays. Check out my mini conversation heart cookies and sugar cookie icing guide for lots of tips and ideas!

    five colorful bowls of glace icing

    Want more frosting recipes? Try these next:

    This Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is so smooth, creamy, and spreadable. It is easy to make and perfect on baked desserts from pumpkin cake to banana bars.

    A recipe For Buttercream Frosting perfect for cakes, cookies, and cupcakes. Once you make homemade buttercream, you won’t go back to store-bought frosting!

    This easy Powdered Sugar Glaze recipe has only three ingredients! It is perfect icing for cookies, cakes, cinnamon rolls and donuts.

    A silky smooth Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting is delectable on a rich chocolate layer cake!

    Here is an easy Sugar Cookies Icing Guide with recipes and directions for how to decorate sugar cookies from the super easy way to the more advanced.

    dyed glace icing in small bowls

    Glace Icing

    Glace Icing is simply made with powdered sugar, half-n-half, corn syrup, and vanilla. It can be poured over cakes or used to decorate cookies.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16 servings
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    Equipment

    Vanilla Flavor
    Gel Food Coloring
    Glass Batter Bowl
    Cuisinart Hand Mixer

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 3 tablespoon half-n-half
    • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
    • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla flavoring
    • food coloring optional

    Instructions

    • Put the powdered sugar, half-n-half, light corn syrup, and clear vanilla flavoring in a bowl and stir until smooth.
    • Use food coloring to tint icing as desired.
    • Can be used as an icing or as a glaze.
    • Store any leftover icing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Video

    Notes

    Storage:

    To store glace icing in the refrigerator, transfer it to an airtight container and seal it well. It should keep for up to a week. When you’re ready to use it, let it come back up to room temp before using, and give it a good stir to bring it back to life. If the icing has thickened during storage, you can add a few drops of water to thin it out.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 4mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.01mg
    Course: Frosting
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. Sandy says

      July 6, 2021 at 12:08 pm

      Can you wrap the cookies made with the sugar cookie icing in plastic bags for gift giving? What is the best way to wrap them?

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