Description
This royal icing recipe is a sweet white icing made with two main ingredients: pasteurized egg whites and confectioners' sugar. The icing dries quickly, making it perfect for decorating gingerbread houses and holiday cut-out cookies.
Royal icing is a hard white icing made with confectioners’ sugar, beaten (pasteurized) egg whites or meringue powder, and often some sort of flavoring. It’s used to decorate cookies, cakes, and other desserts that feature intricate designs.
Ingredients
- 4 pasteurized egg whites
- 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon or vanilla extract (Optional)
Steps
- Gather all ingredients.
- Beat egg whites in a large glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until foamy.
- Gradually add sugar and lemon extract; continue to beat on high speed until thickened.
- Use to pipe or decorate cookies.