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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
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.