Royal Icing
This recipe makes the perfect royal icing for cookie decorating.
  • Difficulty: Easy
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Servings: 1 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Ingredients
  • 8 cup Powdered Sugar; Equals one 2lb bag
  • 5 tbsp Meringue Powder
  • 3/4 cup WARM Water
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
  1. Add all 8 cups (1 bag) of powdered sugar and 5 tbsp meringue powder in a standing mixer bowl, or large bowl for a hand mixer. Mix to combine.
  2. Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and slowly add in ¾ cups of warm water to your desired consistency.
  3. Add gel food coloring to color your icing, as desired.
Recipe Notes

  • You want thicker royal icing for cookie outlines and details on your cookies. You want a thinner (but not watery!) consistency for flooding your cookies. If your royal icing is too watery, it will not harden. 
  • For piping, I use Sugarbelle Bottle Couplers. Easy to our icing in a bottle and doesn't hurt my hand as much. You can order yours here.
  • Use gel food coloring to prevent overwatering. I love using Wilton’s gel coloring. 
  • Meringue powder is a great pantry staple to have around. Get your bag here.