Easy Royal Icing Recipe for Cookie Decorating - LOTS OF TIPS!

egg whites

🥗Healthier: aquafaba

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Aquafaba is a plant-based alternative, while egg substitutes can be more affordable.

Whisk mering powder into 1/2 cup warm water until foamy and smooth.

Pour 2 lb powdered sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer.

Add the mering powder mixture to the powdered sugar and mix on low speed.

Add corn syrup and vanilla extract to the mixture.

Drizzle in extra water as needed, about 1 to 2 tablespoons.

Scrape the sides of the bowl and beat on medium speed for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened and at a stiff peak consistency.

Cover the icing surface with plastic wrap to prevent crusting over.

Color the icing using gel food colors, remembering it darkens as it sits.

Adjust icing consistency by adding powdered sugar to thicken or water to thin.

Fill a piping bag with icing and cut a tiny opening for piping.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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