Description
A simple recipe for royal icing perfect for decorating cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 egg whites
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy.
- Add powdered sugar gradually while mixing until smooth.
- Stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Mix until the icing forms stiff peaks.
- Color the icing as desired.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use pasteurized egg whites for safety.
- Adjust the consistency by adding water or more sugar.
- Keep covered to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: royal icing, cookie decoration, baking