Royal Icing 1
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Achieve professional-quality cookie decorating with this foolproof Royal Icing recipe! The perfect consistency for both outlining and flooding cookies, this egg white-based frosting dries to a smooth, hard finish that's ideal for detailed designs. Easily divide and color for creative cookie art that will wow friends and family. This bakery-secret formula is the key to spectacular decorated cookies for any celebration!
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Ingredients
1 32-oz bag of powdered sugar 
1/2 cup pasteurized egg whites*
1 teaspoon of vanilla

*You can purchase pasteurized egg whites in most grocery stores. These are made safe to eat due to the pasteurization process. DO NOT use regular egg whites.

Directions
In a large bowl, add egg whites and vanilla and beat till it foams.
Slowly add in your powdered sugar until the icing is shiny and forms soft peaks.
If too runny, add more sugar till it’s nice and thick.
Separate mixture into different bowls and add desired food coloring to dye.
To decorate, fill small piping bags.
Icing can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Servings
Makes enough
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (2 tablespoons): Calories: 95; Total Fat: 0g (Saturated Fat: 0g); Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 5mg; Total Carbohydrates: 24g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 23g); Protein: 0g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: Christmas, cookies, icing, frosting, sugar cookies
🗂️ Categories: 🍪 Cookies & Bars
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Royal Icing 1 was added on November 24, 2021 and last updated on April 15, 2025.
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