Description
A delicious recipe for royal icing cookies that are perfect for decorating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, sift the powdered sugar to remove lumps.
- Add egg whites and cream of tartar to the bowl.
- Mix on low speed until combined, then increase to medium speed.
- Beat until the icing holds a stiff peak.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
- If using, divide the icing into separate bowls and add food coloring.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use a damp cloth to cover the icing to prevent it from drying out.
- Adjust the consistency by adding water or powdered sugar as needed.
- Test the icing on a cookie to ensure it spreads well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: royal icing cookies, galletas royal icing, cookie decorating