Royal Icing
Royal icing for decorating cookies
Ingredients
- 2 pounds confectioner's or powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons meringue powder
- 2-3 tablespoons vanilla vodka or light-colored flavoring
- 1/3-1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons cream
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir the flavoring and cream into half of the water.
- Using a paddle attachment, gently mix the sugar and meringue powder.
- With the mixer on it's lowest setting slowly add the water/flavoring mix to the dry ingredients. As the water is added, the icing will become thick and lumpy.
- Continue to add the remaining water {this may or may not be the entire amount} until the icing reaches a thick, honey-like consistency. Turn the mixer to medium-high speed and whip 2-4 minutes until thick and fluffy. Mixing time can vary greatly so watch carefully and stop mixing when the icing is thin enough to form a soft peak.
Notes
If you need to thin icing, I've found the best technique is to use a spray bottle with water, one spray at a time. Mix it, and then spray again as necessary.
Nutrition
Calories: 1889kcalCarbohydrates: 453gProtein: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 145mgSugar: 444g
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