Royal Icing Recipe
Create stunning decorations with this easy-to-follow Royal Icing Recipe. Perfect for cookies, it invites creativity—try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 32 servings (1 tablespoon each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds powdered sugar (sifted)
- 5 tablespoons meringue powder
- 2/3 cup water (plus additional for flooding)
- Gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the powdered sugar and meringue powder in a stand mixer or large bowl.
- Gradually add water while mixing on low speed until combined.
- Increase speed to medium-high and whip for about 5 minutes until thick and glossy.
- Divide into bowls if using multiple colors and mix in gel food coloring.
- Transfer icing to piping bags and decorate cookies as desired.
- Allow decorated cookies to set at room temperature for at least 12 hours before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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