Quick Tangy Lemon Icing For Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Wow! This unbelievably easy recipe creates a vibrant, tangy lemon icing that's the perfect partner for your gingerbread cookies. Using just a few fresh ingredients (no bottled lemon juice!), this icing whips up in minutes and dries to a gorgeous, hard, shiny finish – ideal for decorating gingerbread men! Prepare to be amazed by this classic flavor combination. This recipe is quick, easy, and will become your go-to for all your gingerbread needs.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 538.4 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Tangy Lemon Icing For Gingerbread Cookies

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How to Make Quick Tangy Lemon Icing For Gingerbread Cookies

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and corn syrup until smooth and creamy. Start with the indicated amount of lemon juice and add more, one teaspoon at a time, if needed to achieve desired consistency.
  2. If the icing is too thick, add additional corn syrup, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until you reach your preferred consistency. If too thin, add more powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired thickness is reached.
  3. Immediately frost your cooled gingerbread cookies. Allow the icing to set completely before stacking or packaging.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

495g

Fat

0g

Carbs

45g