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This easy powdered sugar glaze is thick and creamy, perfect for drizzling on your favorite desserts. Whether it’s muffins, cakes, cookies, scones, or another type of sweet, this icing is sure to be the perfect complement on top! And the best part is there are only TWO ingredients!

I don’t know why glaze was so intimidating to me for so long, because it’s so easy! Barely any extra work and you get a beautiful design on top of your dessert as well as a yummy extra hit of creamy sweetness. As a garnish is optional type of girl I promise it’s not scary!

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powdered sugar glaze in a bowl next to a tea towel and a whisk on a wooden table

Ingredients/Variations

Powdered Sugar – Also called confectioner’s sugar. Makes the best icing and works to thicken the glaze. If you want a thicker consistency add more powdered sugar!

Milk – Works to thin out the glaze, add more if you want it thinner!

Vanilla (optional) – You could use vanilla to give it extra flavor but know that it will discolor the glaze so it will be a duller off white instead of bright white. You could also use other extracts like almond, lemon, or even coffee to give a unique flavor!

Tools You’ll Need

Stand mixer or mixing bowl with hand mixer
Measuring cups and spoons

powdered sugar glaze in a stand mixing bowl drizzled by a whisk

Step-by-Step Instructions (with Photos)

Add the milk and powdered sugar to a stand mixer
Add 2 tbsp milk and 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar to a stand mixer or a mixing bowl if using a electric hand mixer. Make sure to spoon the powdered sugar into the measuring cup to avoid the sugar being too packed.

Mix together on high speed
Mix until combined, add more powdered sugar or milk to obtain the desired consistency. Avoid over-mixing as this can lead to air bubbles which dry out your icing and leads to cracking.

Add to a piping bag or plastic bag to pipe the dessert
Scrape the glaze into a piping bag or plastic ziploc type bag to pipe the dessert. If using a ziploc type bag, after the icing is in the bag you seal the bag and cut a small corner off with a scissors. If you just want to drizzle it with a spoon you can do that instead.

The powdered sugar and milk added to a mixing bowl

Time to drizzle it
Drizzle the glaze over your dessert, I find it’s easiest to start in a corner and do long strokes diagonally across the dessert. Once completed, enjoy your beautiful dessert!

powdered sugar glaze drizzled on fresh milled cherry coffee cake

Easy Powdered Sugar Glaze Recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar Also called confectioner's sugar
2 Tbsp Milk Use more or less as desired

Instructions

Add the 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 2 tbsp milk to a stand mixer or a mixing bowl with a hand mixer.
Mix on high until completely combined, do not overmix. Add more milk or powdered sugar little by little to get the consistency you desire. Powdered sugar thickens, milk will thin it.
Once you have reached the desired consistency drizzle over your favorite dessert and enjoy!

Don't have a piping bag? Put a ziploc bag in a wide mouth mason jar as a liner and then pour the glaze in. Zip the bag closed and using a scissors cut off a small tip of a corner, the bag is now ready for drizzling.

powdered sugar glaze drizzled in a small glass bowl

Tips & Tricks

Tip Number One: Spoon the powdered sugar into the measuring cup to avoid overpacking.
Tip Number Two: Be sure not to overmix! Mix everything until just combined.
Tip Number Three: If using an extract to flavor the glaze know that it will discolor it from bright white.
Tip Number Four: Wait to drizzle on your dessert until the dessert has cooled. Otherwise the icing will melt.

How to Store

Refrigerator: Store covered for up to 1 week. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the glaze before sealing to prevent it from drying out.
Freeze: You can freeze leftover glaze in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months.

FAQ

Yes! Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the glaze before sealing to prevent it from drying out. When ready to use let it come to room temperature and give it a stir.

Any dessert that your heart desires! You could put it on coffee cake, muffins, scones, cakes, sweet breads, cinnamon rolls, and anything else that you think sounds good with a creamy glaze on top.

Absolutely! Know that it will discolor the glaze so it won’t be bright white anymore, but you could use vanilla, peppermint, almond, orange juice, lemon, lavender, or even coffee. Get creative!

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I love this sweet and creamy glaze and I’m so glad I was able to see how easy it is to make beautiful desserts with it! Not to be dramatic but it feels life-changing in a way, my dessert game just leveled up for good and I hope this helps yours do the same!

If you love it please let me know and leave a review in the comments!

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Easy Powdered Sugar Glaze

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Ingredients/Variations

Tools You’ll Need

Step-by-Step Instructions (with Photos)

Easy Powdered Sugar Glaze Recipe