Low Sugar Classic Glaze

Total time5 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time0 min

This simple pourable glaze comes together in minutes with just a whisk and a bowl, no candy thermometer or special equipment required. A touch of vanilla and a pinch of salt round out the flavor, keeping it balanced instead of one-note sweet. Milk gets added gradually until you hit that perfect ribbon consistency — thick enough to coat a spoon but loose enough to drizzle in smooth, even lines over cakes, cookies, or sweet breads. The texture is fully in your control, so you can thin it out for a light sheen or hold it back for a heavier, more opaque finish. It's a fast, foolproof finishing touch that works well for anyone watching their added sugar, letting you dress up a bake without overdoing it. Once whisked smooth, it sets up with a soft sheen that looks polished with very little effort.

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Ingredients

8 servings

1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
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Chef's tip
Follow the package's conversion to powdered sugar. In frosting or glaze, add liquid gradually - replacements can absorb it differently.
2–3 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Instructions

1
Sift the powdered sugar into a mixing bowl to remove any lumps.
2
Add the vanilla extract, salt, and 2 tbsp of the milk. Whisk until completely smooth and no dry sugar remains.

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