Description
This royal icing is perfect for cookie decorating!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tablespoons of Meringue Powder*
- 3 1/2 Tablespoons of water
- 1/2 pound of powdered sugar (sifted, if needed)
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon light corn syrup
- A few drops of clear extract (I used vanilla... you could use almond, lemon, etc.)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add the meringue powder and 3 1/2 tablespoons of water.
- Beat with a mixer until it's foamy.
- Add in the powder sugar, mix slowly until combined. I should note here that I used Great Value powdered sugar from Walmart and I never sift it. However, I've bought other brands that did need sifting. If you're unsure - sift!!
- Add the corn syrup and any extract, if desired.
- Increase speed to high and beat for around 5 minutes, until you get stiff glossy peaks.
- Do not overbeat!
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap - make sure it touches the icing or the icing will harden!
- *I really prefer Americolor Meringue Powder or CK Products Meringue Powder.
- Prep Time: 10 mins