Description
This small batch royal icing is perfect for decorating cookies and cakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg white or 2 tablespoons meringue powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and egg white or meringue powder.
- Add water and lemon juice.
- Mix on low speed until combined.
- Increase speed and beat until icing is glossy and forms stiff peaks.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Add food coloring if desired.
- Adjust water for desired consistency.
- Keep covered to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: small batch royal icing, cookie decorating, cake decorating