Royal Icing Recipe

Royal Icing Recipe
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100% would make again

Our home economists share the recipe for this classic decorating icing that sets up and dries quickly. It's nice to use when cookies will be stacked on a plate.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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  • 40 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons meringue powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Food coloring, optional

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water, meringue powder and cream of tartar; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Tint with food coloring if desired. Keep unused icing covered at all times with a damp cloth. If necessary, beat again on high speed to restore texture.
  • To decorate, place icing in a pastry bag. For border decorations and dots, use #3 round pastry tip. For small detailed decorations, use #1 or #2 round pastry tip. Yield: about 1 cup.

    Editor's Note: Use of a coupler ring will allow you to easily change pastry tips for different designs. Meringue powder is available from Wilton Industries. Call 1-800/794-5866 or visit www.wilton.com.

Nutrition Facts: 1 teaspoon equals 24 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, trace protein.

Royal Icing published in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2004, p76

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Royal Icing Recipe

Royal Icing

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Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2008 by dmmg

how can I make meringue powder myself it is possible? Thank you.

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by Kimmer66

Does this frosting have a good taste? How does it compare to the other frosting choices? I've never worked with this before but heard it was best for cut-outs and ginger people. Thanks!

Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2008 by winchel1

what is the cream of tarter for in royal icing? I have made tons of royal icing and have never seen it added in a reciepe before

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