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The Best Foolproof Royal Icing Recipe Using Meringue Powder

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Make smooth, glossy royal icing perfect for decorating sugar cookies, gingerbread houses, and other baked goods. This recipe uses meringue powder for stability and is easy for beginners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 6 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the meringue powder and confectioners’ sugar. Whisk them together until fully mixed.
  2. Add the warm water to the dry ingredients.
  3. Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, start mixing on low speed until the ingredients are just combined.
  4. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat for 5 to 7 minutes until the icing is thick, glossy, and holds stiff peaks.
  5. If you need thinner icing for flooding, add water one teaspoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
  6. If you need thicker icing for piping details, add more sifted confectioners’ sugar one tablespoon at a time.
  7. Use immediately or cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface of the icing to prevent drying.

Notes

  • For outlining consistency, the icing should hold a soft peak and slowly settle back into the bowl.
  • For flood consistency, the icing should flow smoothly off the spoon and disappear back into the bowl within 10 to 15 seconds.
  • To make royal icing flowers, use a very stiff consistency, slightly thicker than piping consistency.
  • Store unused icing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

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