Easy Strawberry Glaze Recipe (Cookie and Cake Icing)
Strawberry Glaze adds a pop of color and sweetness to treats like cookies, cakes, and muffins! This simple recipe uses just 4 ingredients!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup chopped strawberries
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- To a small saucepan over medium heat, add water and sugar, and stir to combine.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, until the sugar dissolves.
- Mash strawberries in a small bowl, then add them to the sugar syrup. Simmer on low for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove pan from the heat and let the sauce cool.
- Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar to a medium-sized bowl. Pour the cooled strawberry sauce into the bowl and stir until well combined.
Notes
- Adjusting the consistency. If the strawberry glaze is too thick, stir in a few drops of water or lemon juice. If the glaze is too thin, stir in more powdered sugar (a tablespoon or so at a time) until you reach your desired consistency.
- Nutrition shown is for 1/12th of the entire batch of glaze.
Nutrition
Calories: 88cal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 22g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg