What should I use as a replacement for light corn syrup in icing?



For Valentine’s day, I am using a sugar cookie icing recipe that calls for light corn syrup. I only have dark and have heard that it CAN be interchangeable. Is this one of those times? I just don’t want to mess it up. If it helps, the icing is the kind that ends up looking wet when dry.


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4 comments a "What should I use as a replacement for light corn syrup in icing?"

Two things, 1. The dark corn syrup does have a stronger flavor than the light. 2. Is the color you are going to use dark enough to handle the darker color of the dark corn syrup?
If your flavor is good and the color is OK then you could use the dark corn syrup. If you have a question about either then I would probably go get some of the light corn syrup.

yes!! i have done this before but couldnt find my recipe… i think it was two parts sugar to one part water… if its not that then its two parts water to one part sugar.

I think the dark corn syrup would work, maybe just change the color and perhaps the taste just a bit. Also maybe honey might work.

You can make Simple Syrup. This is what bartenders make for mixed drinks.

2 parts sugar
1 part water

Preparation:

Bring the water to a boil.
Dissolve the sugar into the boiling water.
Once the sugar is dissolved completely, remove the pan from the heat.
Allow to cool completely and bottle.

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