Description
This is a simple royal icing recipe perfect for decorating cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 egg whites
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until frothy.
- Add cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until the icing is smooth and glossy.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Adjust consistency with water or additional powdered sugar as needed.
Notes
- Store icing in an airtight container to prevent drying.
- Use food coloring to tint icing as desired.
- Allow decorated cookies to 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 icing, cookie decorating, icing recipe