Royal Icing

By jubies09

Perfect for holiday cookies for decorating

Ingredients

• 2 large egg whites, or more to thin icing
• 4 cups sifted confectioners sugar, or more to thicken icing
• 1 lemon juiced

Preparation

Step 1

1. Beat the whites intil stiff but not dry. Add sugar and lemon juice; beat for 1 minute more. If icing is too thick, add more egg whites; if it is too thin add more sugar. The icing may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.