Description
Classic royal icing, perfect for decorating cookies and cakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and meringue powder.
- Add the warm water and vanilla extract.
- Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined.
- Increase speed to high and beat for 5-7 minutes, until stiff peaks form.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For thinner icing, add more water, a teaspoon at a time.
- For thicker icing, add more powdered sugar, a tablespoon at a time.
- Keep the icing covered with a damp cloth or plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting and Icing
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: royal icing, cookie icing, cake decorating, meringue powder icing