Royal Icing

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by adding meringue powder to a bowl.
  2. 2Start by adding meringue powder to a bowl.
  3. 3Start by adding meringue powder to a bowl.
  4. 4Add warm water to the meringue powder.
  5. 5Add warm water to the meringue powder.
  6. 6Add warm water to the meringue powder.
  7. 7Whisk the meringue powder and water together until it reaches a frothy, foamy consistency.
  8. 8Whisk the meringue powder and water together until it reaches a frothy, foamy consistency.
  9. 9Whisk the meringue powder and water together until it reaches a frothy, foamy consistency.
  10. 10Turn on the mixer.
  11. 11Turn on the mixer.
  12. 12Turn on the mixer.
  13. 13Add two pounds (one bag) of powdered sugar to the mixture.
  14. 14Add two pounds (one bag) of powdered sugar to the mixture.
  15. 15Add two pounds (one bag) of powdered sugar to the mixture.
  16. 16Add two teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.
  17. 17Add two teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.
  18. 18Add two teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.
  19. 19Add one teaspoon of almond extract.
  20. 20Add one teaspoon of almond extract.
  21. 21Add one teaspoon of almond extract.
  22. 22Add two tablespoons of light corn syrup.
  23. 23Add two tablespoons of light corn syrup.
  24. 24Add two tablespoons of light corn syrup.
  25. 25Mix the icing on a medium-high setting, or a 4 if using a Kitchenaid mixer.
  26. 26Mix the icing on a medium-high setting, or a 4 if using a Kitchenaid mixer.
  27. 27Mix the icing on a medium-high setting, or a 4 if using a Kitchenaid mixer.
  28. 28Add white gel food coloring to the icing.
  29. 29Add white gel food coloring to the icing.
  30. 30Add white gel food coloring to the icing.
  31. 31Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all powdered sugar is incorporated.
  32. 32Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all powdered sugar is incorporated.
  33. 33Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all powdered sugar is incorporated.
  34. 34Continue mixing the icing for about three minutes to achieve a stiff peak that holds its shape and structure.
  35. 35Continue mixing the icing for about three minutes to achieve a stiff peak that holds its shape and structure.
  36. 36Continue mixing the icing for about three minutes to achieve a stiff peak that holds its shape and structure.
  37. 37Cover the icing with a wet paper towel when not in use to keep it moist.
  38. 38Cover the icing with a wet paper towel when not in use to keep it moist.
  39. 39Cover the icing with a wet paper towel when not in use to keep it moist.

Ingredients

  • 0.33 cup meringue powder
  • 0.33 cup meringue powder
  • 0.33 cup meringue powder
  • 0.5 cup warm water
  • 0.5 cup warm water
  • 0.5 cup warm water
  • 2 pounds powdered sugar
  • 2 pounds powdered sugar
  • 2 pounds powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • white gel food coloring
  • white gel food coloring
  • white gel food coloring

Equipment

whiskmixerbowlwet paper towel

Tips

  • Using light corn syrup gives the royal icing a softer bite, preventing it from being too hard.
  • Always use gel food coloring, not liquid, especially white gel food coloring, as it helps prevent color bleed when decorating cookies.
  • Do not overmix the icing, as this will cause air bubbles. Mix for about three minutes.
  • When not using the icing, cover it with a wet paper towel to keep it moist.