Royal Icing

6 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons meringue powder (found in cake decorating stores)
  • 1/2 cup minus 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 egg whites*, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 pound confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat slowly until they are all blended.
  2. 2
    Then beat at medium speed until the icing forms stiff peaks, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add more sugar if the icing is not stiff enough, or a few drops of water if it is too stiff.
  4. 4
    Use immediately or cover the bowl with a damp cloth to prevent drying when not in use.
  5. 5
    Allow at least 24 hours for royal icing decorations to dry, at room temperature.

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