Description
A simple yet versatile royal icing recipe perfect for decorating cookies with a smooth finish, making it ideal for both everyday treats and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces warm water
- 5 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 bag (2 pounds) confectioners (powdered) sugar
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla (optional)
Instructions
- Add warm water to a mixing bowl.
- Slowly add meringue powder to the water, mixing until dissolved.
- Whisk in cream of tartar until fully mixed.
- Add clear vanilla and gently whisk.
- Pour all of the confectioners’ sugar into the mixing bowl.
- If using a stand mixer, mix on the lowest setting for 10 minutes, scraping down the sides once.
- Divide icing into bowls and add food coloring as desired.
Notes
For a different flavor, replace clear vanilla with almond extract. Keep icing covered to prevent hardening.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American