# Royal Icing

This is a royal icing recipe that results in a softer bite and is suitable for beginners and experienced bakers alike.

- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- whisk
- mixer
- bowl
- wet 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTr3nMjrp/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ff5711ea-8299-4586-bfe1-84d72748fc9a
- Extracted: 2025-12-26

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