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.
Ingredients
- 4 pasteurizeds egg whites
- 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon or vanilla extract , Optional
Instructions
-
1
Gather all ingredients.
-
2
Beat egg whites in a large glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until foamy.
-
3
Gradually add sugar and lemon extract; continue to beat on high speed until thickened.
-
4
Use to pipe or decorate cookies.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Want to cook this?
Open in the PantryLink app to scale servings, check your pantry stock, and generate a shopping list.
Sign In to Save Recipe Create Free AccountSuggest an Edit
Help improve this recipe's categorization, image, or dietary info. Earn points and badges!
Suggest Changes in AppPrefer a printed copy? Use our print-friendly view with adjustable servings and font size.
Open Print ViewMore Unknown Recipes
Shrimp and Jalapeno Nachos
What better way to 'fiesta' than with this beautiful plate of alternative nachos? This will make a very delicious change of pace to the traditional version. Each nacho is separate from the next so you don't end up with a plate containing one giant nacho that you have to pull apart.
Cherry Cheesecake Dump Cake
This cherry cheesecake dump cake could not be easier. Cherry pie filling and vanilla cake mix are pantry staples you can keep on hand. Add cream cheese, butter, and egg and vanilla, and you're nearly there!
Sweet as Sugar Cookies
Splenda is used in this cookie recipe, resulting in a batch of sweet treats that will bring forth childhood memories.