Royal Icing
Prep Time
5m
Bake Time
none
Yields
4 cupsAbout this Recipe
Create beautifully decorated cookies and cakes with Royal Icing, a versatile and easy-to-make icing that dries to a smooth, glossy finish.
Royal Icing
Prep Time
5mBake Time
noneYields
4 cupsAbout this Recipe
Create beautifully decorated cookies and cakes with Royal Icing, a versatile and easy-to-make icing that dries to a smooth, glossy finish.
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Ingredients
- 6 egg whites, cold
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 6 cups powdered Imperial Sugar
- 3 drops white gel food coloring (for white icing)
Instructions
- Place egg whites in stand mixer and beat on high until stiff peaks form.
- Add lemon extract and powdered sugar. Blend on lowest setting for 30 seconds, or until combined.
- If desired, add white coloring (or any desired color) and mix well.
- Transfer into piping bag and decorate.
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Royal Icing
Prep Time
5mBake Time
noneYields
4 cupsAbout this Recipe
Create beautifully decorated cookies and cakes with Royal Icing, a versatile and easy-to-make icing that dries to a smooth, glossy finish.
Ingredients
- 6 egg whites, cold
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 6 cups powdered Imperial Sugar
- 3 drops white gel food coloring (for white icing)
Instructions
- Place egg whites in stand mixer and beat on high until stiff peaks form.
- Add lemon extract and powdered sugar. Blend on lowest setting for 30 seconds, or until combined.
- If desired, add white coloring (or any desired color) and mix well.
- Transfer into piping bag and decorate.
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