Description
A simple recipe for the best royal icing, perfect for decorating cookies and cakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Sift the powdered sugar into a large bowl.
- Add the egg whites, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Mix on low speed until combined.
- Increase speed to medium and beat until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- If needed, adjust consistency with more sugar or water.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use within a week for best results.
- Color with food coloring if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: best royal icing, cookie decoration, cake decorating