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Royal Icing

Smooth & sweet, royal icing is the the perfect icing to decorate bakery quality sugar cookies!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Keyword: Chocolate Sugar Cookies, Easy Recipes, Icing, Royal Icing
Servings: 2 Cups Approx.

Ingredients

  • 3 TBSP Meringue Powder
  • 6-7 TBSP Warm Water
  • ¼ TSP Lemon Juice Freshly Squeezed
  • 4 Cups Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • ½ TSP Vanilla Extract Oil Free

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whisk together the 5 TBSP water, lemon juice, and the vanilla extract.
  • Add in the powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing on low speed. Continue until all of the sugar is added.
  • Allow the icing to mix for about 8-10 minutes on low speed until peaks begin to form.
  • Allow the icing to rest for about 10 minutes to allow bubbles to naturally rise to the surface.
  • Color as desired with gel food coloring.