Easy Royal Icing
Transform your baked creations into stunning works of art with this Easy Royal Icing recipe! Made with just four simple ingredients—powdered sugar, meringue powder, warm water, and optional vanilla extract—this fail-proof icing is ready in just 10 minutes. Its glossy finish and ability to hold stiff peaks make it perfect for outlining and flooding cookies or creating intricate cake decorations. Adjust the consistency effortlessly for detailed piping or flood-style icing, and customize with vibrant food coloring for your desired look. Whether you're preparing holiday treats or designing wedding cake accents, this versatile royal icing is a must-have in your decorating arsenal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Meringue powder
- 3 tablespoons Warm water
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar and meringue powder.
Add the warm water and vanilla extract (if using) to the dry ingredients.
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the mixture on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat for 7-10 minutes, or until the icing is glossy and forms stiff peaks.
If the icing is too thick, add warm water 1 teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. For thinner, flood-style icing, add a few more drops of water and mix well.
Divide the icing into separate bowls and add food coloring as desired. Mix thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed.
Transfer the icing to piping bags or use immediately for decorating. Allow decorated cookies or cakes to set at room temperature for 1-2 hours until hardened.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
988 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 35 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.8 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 244.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 23 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
