Description
This royal icing is perfect for decorating cookies, it dries to a hard finish and holds its shape well.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 egg whites
- 1 pound confectioners’ sugar (450g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium-low speed until frothy, about 1 minute.
- Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract while the mixer is on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat until stiff, shiny peaks form.
- Cover any unused icing with plastic wrap to prevent drying.
- Transfer the icing to piping bags and decorate your cookies as desired.
Notes
- This icing can be stored in an airtight container if not used immediately.
- For more detailed decoration, consider using different piping tips with your piping bags.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 3mg