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Royal Icing
Learn how to decorate cookies with royal icing using this step-by-step guide on how to make it, add colors and pipe it onto your sugar cookies!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 58 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons meringue powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 6-8 Tablespoons warm water less for stiff icing and more for thin icing
- Gel food coloring optional
Instructions
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Beat all ingredients together until icing forms peaks, about 7 minutes.
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For different colors, divide icing into separate bowls. Tint each bowl with gel food coloring to the desired tone. Transfer to different piping bags and decorate cookies.
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For thinner icing: add a little bit more water at a time, stirring after each addition until desired consistency.
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For thicker frosting: add a little bit more powdered sugar at a time, stirring after each addition until desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Royal Icing
Amount Per Serving (1 Tablespoon)
Calories 58
% Daily Value*
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Sugar 14g16%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.