Royal Icing

5 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons meringue powder or 2 room temperature egg whites can be substituted for the meringue powder and the water
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • A few drops of colorless flavoring (pure vanilla is good for an off-white color)
  • 1 pound confectioners sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer.
  2. 2
    Beat slowly until all of the ingredients are blended.
  3. 3
    Then, beat at high speed until icing forms stiff peaks, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add more sugar if the icing is not stiff enough, or a few drops of water if it is too stiff.
  5. 5
    Use immediately, or cover the bowl with a damp cloth to prevent drying when not in use.
  6. 6
    Allow at least twenty-four hours for royal icing decorations to dry at room temperature.

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