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Royal Icing

Royal Icing

  • 15 Minutes Prep 15 Minutes Total
  • 16 Servings
  • 70 Calories per Serving
Use this recipe for Royal Icing to frost your favorite cutout sugar cookies. The icing will set, making cookies stackable!

Ingredient List

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

  1. In large bowl, mix powdered sugar, meringue powder and cream of tartar. Add warm water and vanilla. Beat on low speed to blend; beat on high speed 6 to 8 minutes or until very stiff. Cover bowl with plastic wrap to keep icing from drying.
  2. Use as desired to decorate cookies.

Tips

  • Meringue powder can be found in craft stores with the cake decorating supplies. Meringue powder is a mixture of pasteurized egg whites, sugar and gums. It makes the icing set up quickly with a hard finish.
  • An easy way to apply the royal icing is to use a disposable decorating bag, which makes for easy cleanup!
  • Use gel food colors as desired to tint the icing.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 16
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 70
Nutrition Facts
Food component / NutrientAmount% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g% Value not available
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate16g5%
Dietary Fiber0g0%
Soluble Fiber0g% Value not available
Sugars15g% Value not available
Protein0g% Value not available
Vitamin DValue not available0%
Vitamin EValue not available0%
CalciumValue not available0%
IronValue not available0%
Potassium10mg0%
ThiaminValue not available0%
RiboflavinValue not available0%
NiacinValue not available0%
Vitamin B6Value not available0%
Vitamin B12Value not available0%
Pantothenic AcidValue not available0%
PhosphorusValue not available0%
MagnesiumValue not available0%
ZincValue not available0%
ManganeseValue not available0%
SeleniumValue not available0%
CopperValue not available0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

  • Starch 0,
  • Fruit 0,
  • Other Carbohydrate 1,
  • Skim Milk 0,
  • Low-Fat Milk 0,
  • Milk 0,
  • Vegetable 0,
  • Very Lean Meat 0,
  • Lean Meat 0,
  • Medium-Fat Meat 0,
  • High-Fat Meat 0,
  • Fat 0,
  • Fruits 0c,
  • Vegetables 0c,
  • Grains 0oz-eq,
  • Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
  • Dairy 0c,
  • Fats & Oils 0tsp

Carbohydrate Choice

  • Choices per serving1

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