Description
This royal cookie icing recipe creates a smooth, glossy finish for your cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and meringue powder.
- Add water and vanilla extract.
- Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed until the icing forms peaks.
- If the icing is too thick, add more water, a tablespoon at a time.
- If too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Divide and color the icing as desired.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Cover unused icing to prevent it from drying out.
- Let decorated cookies dry completely before stacking.
- 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: royal cookie icing recipe, cookie decorating icing