Glossy Royal Icing

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed

Preparation

Step 1

Stir warm water, corn syrup, and almond extract together in a small bowl until corn syrup and extract have dissolved.

Place confectioners' sugar into a separate bowl and add liquid ingredients.

Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until royal icing is smooth.

Store in a lidded container for up to a week; stir thoroughly before using.

Makes 2 1/2 cups