Royal Icing Recipe
This glossy royal icing recipe, made with just three ingredients, is perfect for decorating cookies! Its stiff peaks ensure beautiful designs and vibrant colors.
Equipment
- Stand mixer or large mixing bowl
- Mixing spatula
- Piping bags
- Small bowls for dyeing
- Plastic Wrap
Ingredients
- 3 egg whites
- 1 pound confectioners’ sugar 450g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium-low speed until frothy, about 1 minute.
- Gradually add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract while the mixer is on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat until stiff, shiny peaks form.
- Divide the icing into small bowls and dye with gel food coloring if desired.
- Cover any unused icing with plastic wrap to prevent drying.
- Transfer the icing to piping bags and decorate your cookies as desired.
