Description
A simple recipe for royal icing cookies that are perfect for decorating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 egg white or 2 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
- Water as needed
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine powdered sugar and egg white or meringue powder.
- Add lemon juice and mix until smooth.
- If too thick, add water a few drops at a time.
- Color icing with food coloring if desired.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use a piping bag for detailed designs.
- Allow icing to dry completely before stacking cookies.
- Store cookies in a cool place to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: royal icing cookies recipe