Royal Icing

By Iggiewoman

Ingredients

• Perfect for decorated cookies, this royal icing has a hint of lemon for flavor, pipes easily and dries crisp.
• 4 cups sifted confectioner's sugar
• 3 tbsp. meringue powder
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
• 5 tbsp. water
• 1/4 tsp. lemon extract
• Beat all the ingredients on low until thoroughly combined. Switch mixer to medium and beat until peaks form, approximately 5-7 minutes.
• Yield: About 3 cups

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from thecakegirls.com

Preparation

Step 1

Beat all the ingredients on low until thoroughly combined. Switch mixer to medium and beat until peaks form, approximately 5-7 minutes.

Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of water at a time to desired portion of royal icing. Continue to add water until a teaspoon full of icing dropped into the bowl disappears into the rest of the icing on the count of ten.

• Do not use bowls or piping bags that have any greasy residue. This will keep the royal icing from mixing or drying properly.