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Royal Icing
Ingredients
- 1 lb Confectioner's Sugar
- 3 Tbsp Meringue Powder
- 1/3-3/4 cup of warm water
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract or Almond or "butter flavor"
Instructions
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In a stand mixer using your paddle attachment, stir together confectioner's sugar and meringue powder.
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Add 1/3 cup of warm water and mix until it comes together.
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Gradually add warm water, about 1 tbsp at a time, until it's the desired consistency.
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To check for consistency, run a knife through the icing about 1 inch below the surface. The consistency is right when the icing flattens out between 7-10 seconds.
Recipe Notes
Tip: When using the icing, cover the unused portion with a damp paper towel to prevent a crust from forming or just place it in a covered container.
Gel colors work best with royal icing. The colors are more vibrant and will not water-down your icing.