Royal Icing Recipe & Tutorial | for Gingerbread Houses and Sugar Cookies

egg whites

🥗Healthier: aquafaba

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

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

Combine 2 egg whites in a mixing bowl and whip until frothy.

For every egg white, add 1 cup of powdered sugar.

Add powdered sugar gradually to achieve a stiff consistency.

To achieve flood consistency, add water starting with half a teaspoon at a time, mixing until desired consistency is reached.

If icing is too thick, add more powdered sugar; if too thin, add water.

Cover any unused icing with a wet paper towel to prevent it from drying out.

Add food coloring at the same stage as the extracts if desired.

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