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Top-down view of Powdered Sugar Frosting in a clear glass bowl with vanilla bean specks on a grey stone countertop.

Powdered Sugar Frosting: The Ultimate 5-Minute Glossy Vanilla Glaze

This Powdered Sugar Frosting is a 5-minute, glossy white glaze perfect for drizzling. Infused with real vanilla bean specks, it creates a thick, opaque ribbon ideal for cookies, donuts, and cakes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1.5 cups
Course: Dessert, Topping
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Frosting Ingredients
  • 2 cups Confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar) Sifted
  • 2-3 tablespoons Whole milk Whisked, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla bean paste For visible vanilla specks
  • 1 pinch Salt Fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter Melted (optional for extra shine)

Equipment

  • 1 Clear glass mixing bowl To monitor consistency
  • 1 Sifter or Fine-mesh sieve
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sift 2 cups (240g) of powdered sugar into a clear glass bowl to remove all lumps.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons (30ml) of whisked milk and the vanilla bean paste to the bowl.
  3. Whisk continuously until the mixture becomes a smooth, glossy white creamy liquid.
  4. Lift a silver spoon to check for a thick, opaque ribbon that holds its shape for 2 seconds.
  5. Add more milk by the teaspoon if too thick, or more sugar by the tablespoon if too thin.

Notes

Always sift your sugar to avoid visible lumps in the glossy finish.
Cover the bowl with a damp cloth to prevent a crust from forming while you work.