Description
Elevate your baking with this easy and versatile Royal Icing Recipe! This icing transforms simple sugar cookies into stunning works of art, making it perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any fun family baking day. With a glossy finish that hardens beautifully, you can pipe intricate designs or flood the surface for an even color. The best part? It’s simple to make and customize to match any occasion. Get ready to impress with your cookie decorating skills!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds powdered sugar (sifted)
- 5 tablespoons meringue powder
- 2/3 cup water (plus more for flood icing)
- Gel food coloring
Instructions
- In a bowl of a stand mixer, combine sifted powdered sugar and meringue powder. Mix on low speed until blended.
- Gradually add water while mixing on medium-high for about 5 minutes until thick and glossy peaks form.
- If using multiple colors, divide the icing into bowls and add gel food coloring until desired shades are achieved.
- Fill piping bags with royal icing and decorate cookies as desired.
- Allow decorated cookies to dry at room temperature for at least 12 hours before storing or serving.
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