How I Make Perfect Sugar Cookie Icing That Dries Smooth and Shiny Every Time Decorating sugar cookies used to intimidate me — ...

Simple sugar cookies need not be boring. We love punching up their flavor with ginger, cinnamon or apricot jam, and topping them with everything from colorful sprinkles to sticky-sweet icing.

Bake in the oven for 10 minutes then set them aside to cool. For the icing, sift the icing sugar in a wide bowl and gradually stir in the cold water to form a thick paste. Dip the top of the ...