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black royal icing

Black Royal Icing: 7 Tips for Stunning Cookie Designs


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich black royal icing perfect for decorating cookies and cakes.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon black gel food coloring

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar and egg whites.
  2. Add lemon juice and mix until smooth.
  3. Stir in black gel food coloring until fully incorporated.
  4. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
  5. Use immediately or store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Use a piping bag for detailed designs.
  • Let icing dry completely before stacking cookies.
  • Store leftovers at room temperature.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Baking

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 30
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: black royal icing, icing, cookie decoration