Sift 2 cups powdered sugar into a bowl
Add 2 to 3 tablespoons milk or water
Add 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix until smooth
Add yellow food coloring
Add a tiny amount of brown or orange food coloring
Stir until the icing looks gold
Add more powdered sugar if too thin
Add a few drops of liquid if too thick
Use immediately or cover tightly until ready to use