Healthier Sugar Cookie Icing

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons low-fat milk
• 0.25 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 dash assorted natural food coloring

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Combine white sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, simmering until dissolved and a sugar syrup is created, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir together confectioner's sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Beat in almond extract and 2 teaspoons of sugar syrup until icing is smooth and glossy. If icing is too thick, add more sugar syrup.
4. Optional: Divide icing into separate bowls and add food colorings to each to desired intensity. Dip cookies or paint them with a brush.