Description
Royal icing decorations are intricate designs made from a mixture of egg whites, powdered sugar, and lemon juice. They harden into a smooth, glossy finish, perfect for cakes and cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large egg whites
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Add lemon juice and mix until stiff peaks form.
- Transfer icing to piping bags for decoration.
- Pipe your desired designs on cooled baked goods.
- Allow decorations to dry completely before handling.
Notes
- Store any leftover icing in an airtight container.
- Use gel food colors for vibrant designs.
- Keep icing covered to prevent drying out while working.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: royal icing, icing decorations, cake decorating, cookie decorating