The Foolproof Royal Icing Recipe for Cookie Decorating
Master Royal Icing with this simple guide. Learn to make smooth, hard-drying icing perfect for decorating cookies using meringue powder.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Confectioners' Sugar Powdered Sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons Meringue Powder
- 1/2 cup Water Warm water, plus more for thinning
- 1 teaspoon Clear Vanilla Extract or Almond Extract
- Gel Food Coloring Optional
Instructions
- Wipe mixing bowl and whisk with vinegar to remove grease.
- Sift confectioners' sugar into a large bowl to remove lumps.
- In the mixer bowl, whisk meringue powder and warm water by hand until foamy.
- Add the sifted sugar and vanilla extract to the mixture.
- Beat on low speed to combine, then increase to medium-high speed.
- Beat for 5 to 7 minutes until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Divide icing into bowls and color with gel food coloring if desired.
- Add water drop by drop to thin the icing to the correct consistency (outline or flood).
- Cover immediately with a damp paper towel or plastic wrap to prevent drying.