Description
A simple recipe for making royal icing, perfect for decorating cookies and cakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 egg whites or 4 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and egg whites.
- Mix on low speed until combined, then increase to medium speed.
- Add lemon juice or vanilla extract and continue mixing until the icing holds stiff peaks.
- If the icing is too thick, add a little water. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Color the icing with food coloring if desired.
- Use a piping bag for detailed designs.
- Let the decorated items dry completely before storing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: royal icing recipe