Description
This is a simple recipe for royal icing used to decorate cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder
- 6 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix powdered sugar and meringue powder.
- Add water gradually until the icing reaches desired consistency.
- Beat the mixture on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
- Divide the icing into separate bowls for coloring if desired.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Keep the icing covered to prevent it from drying out.
- Use a food coloring gel for better color.
- Adjust water for thinner or thicker consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cookie royal icing, icing recipe, cookie decoration