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royal icing gingerbread men

Royal icing gingerbread men: 7 Tips for Memorable Designs


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Enough to decorate 12 gingerbread men
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive treat perfect for holidays.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, egg white, and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. If using, divide the icing into bowls and add food coloring.
  4. Use a piping bag to decorate gingerbread men.
  5. Let the icing dry completely before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftover icing in an airtight container.
  • Use a thicker consistency for outlining and a thinner one for flooding.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Mixing and piping
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 gingerbread man
  • Calories: 50
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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