Description
This recipe is for a smooth and glossy icing perfect for decorating Christmas cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and meringue powder.
- Add water and vanilla extract.
- Mix on medium speed until smooth and glossy.
- If using food coloring, divide icing into bowls and add color as desired.
- Use icing immediately or cover with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
Notes
- This icing hardens quickly, so work in small batches.
- Store any leftover icing in an airtight container.
- Adjust water for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: christmas cookie icing, cookie decoration, icing recipe