Royal Icing
This simple royal icing recipe creates a smooth, glossy icing perfect for decorating cookies, cakes, and other baked treats.
Ingredients
Icing Ingredients
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 5 tablespoons Meringue Powder
- Up to 1/2 cup Warm Water Add gradually to achieve desired consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix the powdered sugar with the meringue powder in a mixing bowl. Stir until evenly combined and free of lumps.
- Add warm water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition until you reach the desired consistency.
- Add food coloring and mix until evenly distributed throughout the icing.
Serving
- Use the icing to decorate sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies, or shortbread cookies.
- Pipe it onto cupcakes, cakes, and other baked goods for borders, lettering, or details.
- Spoon or pipe the icing into a piping bag and use different colors for festive designs.
Storage
- Store leftover royal icing in an airtight container in the refrigerator, pressing plastic wrap directly against the surface to prevent drying out.
- Allow the icing to soften and stir thoroughly before use, adjusting consistency with warm water if needed.
Notes
Add warm water gradually to control thickness. Cover the bowl when not in use to prevent crusting.