Description
This is a classic egg white royal icing recipe perfect for decorating cookies and cakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large egg whites
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while continuing to beat.
- Add lemon juice and mix until smooth and glossy.
- Adjust consistency with more sugar or water if needed.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Ensure no yolk is mixed with the whites.
- Keep icing covered to prevent it from drying out.
- Beat until stiff peaks form for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: egg white royal icing recipe, royal icing, cookie decorating icing