Ingredients:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted for smoothness)
  • 3 tablespoons cherry juice (freshly squeezed or high-quality bottled)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (whole or almond milk works well)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional, for enhanced flavor)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Your Workspace: Gather all your ingredients and tools. You will need a mixing bowl, a whisk or electric mixer, measuring cups and spoons, and a spatula.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add the sifted powdered sugar and a pinch of salt.
  3. Mix in Wet Ingredients: Slowly pour in the cherry juice, milk, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract into the dry mixture.
  4. Whisk Until Smooth: Using a whisk or an electric mixer on low speed
  5. Glaze Your Cookies: Once your cookies are completely cooled from baking, dip their tops into the glaze or use a spoon to drizzle it over each cookie for an artistic touch.
  6. Let It Harden: Place the glazed cookies on wire racks lined with parchment paper to catch any drips. Allow them to sit undisturbed at room temperature for about 30 minutes to an hour until fully hardened.
  7. Store Properly: Once hardened, store any leftover glazed cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.