Royal Icing Recipe: Glossy and Versatile
Glossy Royal Icing for cookies and cakes.
Ingredients
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 3 tbsp meringue powder
- 5-6 tbsp water room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Gel food coloring sprinkles
- Suggested Pairings: Sugar cookies hot cocoa
Instructions
- Sift powdered sugar and meringue powder into a bowl.
- Add 5 tbsp water, vanilla, and salt; beat 4-5 min until glossy with stiff peaks.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or flavor.
- Thin with water for flooding, if needed.
- Add food coloring as desired.
- Pipe or spread on cookies or cakes; add sprinkles. Serve on a white ceramic platter with hot cocoa.
Notes
- Use meringue powder for safety.
- Store in the fridge for 1 week or freeze for 1 month.
- Try vegan or lemon variations.
- Pair with gingerbread.