Description
This royal icing recipe is perfect for decorating cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder
- 5–6 tablespoons warm water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar and meringue powder.
- Add warm water and vanilla extract.
- Mix on low speed until combined.
- Increase speed to medium and beat for 5-7 minutes until stiff peaks form.
- Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use within 2 weeks for best results.
- Color with gel 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: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cookie royal icing, royal icing recipe, cookie decorating