Description
A simple recipe for making egg white royal icing for decorating cookies and cakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large egg whites
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.
- Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Add vanilla extract and beat until the icing is smooth and glossy.
- Adjust consistency with more sugar or water as needed.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use within two weeks for best results.
- Color with food coloring if desired.
- 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: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: egg white royal icing recipe