Description
A simple and classic royal icing recipe perfect for decorating cookies and cakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, sift the powdered sugar to remove lumps.
- Add egg whites, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Beat on low speed until combined, then increase to medium speed.
- Continue beating until the mixture holds stiff peaks.
- Adjust consistency with water or more powdered sugar as needed.
Notes
- Store royal icing in an airtight container.
- Use immediately or cover with plastic wrap to prevent drying.
- Color can be added using gel food coloring.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: royal icing recipe, cookie decoration, cake decoration