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Royal Icing

Hard-drying icing perfect for decorating cookies and gingerbread houses. Dries smooth and shiny.

Easy⏱️ 10 mins🍽️ Decorates 3 dozen cookies🔥 25 cal
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🥄 Ingredients

  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tbsp meringue powder
  • 6-8 tbsp water
  • Gel food coloring as needed

📝 Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine powdered sugar and meringue powder.

  2. 2

    Add 6 tbsp water and beat on low until combined.

  3. 3

    Increase to high and beat for 5 minutes until stiff.

  4. 4

    Add water for flooding consistency, less for piping.

  5. 5

    Color as desired with gel food coloring.

  6. 6

    Keep covered with damp towel - dries quickly.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Use gel coloring, not liquid.
  • Cover bowl with damp towel to prevent drying.
  • Thinner for flooding, thicker for outlines.
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
0 mins
Total Time
10 mins

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