This royal icing recipe will be your go-to for cookie decorating.
These garnishes are all fun, colorful, and store-bought.
Just beat powdered sugar, water, meringue powder and vanilla until smooth and stiff.
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Learn how to make royal icing, and have a blast decorating cookies for every season.
What Is Royal Icing?
It can also be used to decorate wedding cakes, gingerbread houses, and other types of desserts.
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What Does Royal Icing Taste Like?
Royal icing itself is neutral in flavor.
The primary ingredient, powdered sugar, is the flavor that shines through the most.
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you might also add a drop or two of food coloring gel for vibrant color.
Store prepared royal icing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
you’re free to also freeze the icing in a freezer-safe zip-top bag for up to two months.
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Bring to room temperature before using.
Adjust the consistency with a splash of water if needed.
Spoon mixture into a piping bag fitted with desired tip; pipe onto cookies.
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Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
Other types of icing or buttercream will remain soft when piped on.
The flavor of buttercream is hard to beatit’s buttery and delicious!
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Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
