The Best Royal Icing For Flooding and Outlining Sugar Cookies
Today I am sharing my classic recipe. It is easy to work with, sets quickly, and keeps a nice texture that won't break your teeth if you achieve the lovely ribbon-like consistency. Bonus, this gets even better on a 2nd day cookie. A perfect make-ahead treat for a any themed party or gift. Grab your apron and meet me in the kitchen!
Ingredients
Makes 2 1/3 cups. Consider how much you need for outlining and flooding.
- 1 pound confectioners sugar sifted
- 1/2 cup meringue powder
- 1/2 cup +/- water, room temperature
- optional: 1/4 teaspoon clear vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- optional: gel food coloring
Instructions
THE ROYAL ICING
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, add the sugar and meringue powder. Mix on low speed until combined.
- Drizzle in the 1/2 cup of room temperature water continuing to mix on low speed until the all of the ingredients are incorporated. Turn the mixer to high and continue to mix until the royal icing becomes fluffy.
Notes
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