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Overhead view of assorted round sugar cookies decorated with royal icing in different colors.

Royal Icing Recipe

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  • Author: Shelly
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 5 cups 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bowl
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This easy Royal icing recipe made with meringue powder is perfect for outlining and flooding cookies! Make fun and simple, beautifully decorated cookies for any holiday or occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 Tbsp meringue powder
  • 1 pound box of powdered sugar (approximately 4 cups), sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (or any flavor you prefer)

Instructions

  1. With paddle attachment mix the water and meringue powder on low until combined then on high about 1 minute until foamy.
  2. Add the powdered sugar on low speed a little at a time, add extract and then mix on medium to blend together. Now mix on high for 4-5 minutes until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  3. I separate and color the icing at this point.
  4. With the icing as is, it is perfect for outlining cookies and adding embellishments.
  5. If you are planning on flooding your cookies, add water, 1 teaspoon at a time,until you get the consistency of corn syrup.
  6. If you add too much water, sift in more powdered sugar.

Notes

  • If you want a pure white frosting, use clear vanilla or omit extract.
  • Store in an airtight container with a layer of cling wrap pressed directly against the surface of the icing, to prevent a crust from forming.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 177
  • Sugar: 23.6 g
  • Sodium: 70.2 mg
  • Fat: 3.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35.2 g
  • Protein: 1.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 15.1 mg
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