Description
Classic royal icing recipe for decorating cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift the powdered sugar to remove lumps.
- Add egg whites to the powdered sugar.
- Mix on low speed until combined.
- Add lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Beat on high speed until the icing holds stiff peaks.
- Adjust consistency with water for piping or flooding.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Store icing in a cool place.
- Use a damp cloth to cover unused icing.
- Color icing with food coloring as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: royal icing, cookie decorating, icing recipe