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Royal Icing

This royal icing recipe is a classic that can be used to decorate cutout cookies and other desserts!
Course 5-Ingredients, Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 36
Calories 51kcal
Author Marlynn Schotland

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer, beat the egg whites on medium until they turn frothy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Lower the mixer speed to low and gradually add in the powdered sugar a little at a time.
  • Add in the vanilla.
  • OPTIONAL: If using food coloring: separate the icing into separate bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl, stirring until the color is even and adding more food coloring until you reach your desired color level.

Notes

Storage: you can store this royal icing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. 

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 4mg | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 0.3mg | Iron: 0.01mg