Description
This recipe for royal icing uses egg whites for a smooth finish, perfect for decorating cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 egg whites
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy.
- Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing well.
- Stir in lemon juice until smooth.
- Adjust consistency with water or more sugar as needed.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For vibrant colors, add food coloring.
- Keep icing covered to prevent drying.
- Use a piping bag for detailed designs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: royal icing recipe with egg whites