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Royal Icing

Name: Royal Icing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 1 cup.
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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Makes

about 1 cup

Updated: Feb. 15, 2022

Curious to learn how to make royal icing? Our Test Kitchen experts have mastered this royal icing recipe for this stunning cookie decoration. Royal icing is different from other types of icing because it dries quickly and has a super-smooth finish—perfect for decorating! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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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 a #3 round pastry tip. For small detailed decorations, use a #1 or #2 round pastry tip.

Nutrition Facts

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

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