Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink..."--Epicurus

Royal Icing for Decorating Cookies Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Royal Icing for Decorating Cookies is from With Some Extra Love Added In, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3/4 C Meringue Powder (from Amazon)
4 lbs powdered sugar
1 1/2 C warm water
2 Tbsp oil free almond extract (without oil of bitter almond)
2 Tbsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Directions:
**Read all directions before starting. Figure out in advance, what colors and consistencies you'll need. Have your separate bowls ready. Icing will begin to harden pretty quickly. Don't let the icing sit for long with using it.
Put all powdered sugar in mixer. Add 3/4 C meringue powder; combine on low speed. Combine extracts into warm water. Slowly add to mixing bowl on low speed. After combined, mix at med high speed. After five minutes, and after each additional minute, check to see if stiff peaks are formed. Continue checking each minute until stiff peaks stay exactly as they are without falling. If storing in the fridge, cover with a damp paper towel and saran wrap. Use a fork to mix in food coloring.

Decorative Consistency - for leaves, lines, etc. Base recipe with firm peaks is this consistency.

Outline Consistency - combines with fill/flood so no separate line will show, but keeps the edges of decoration nice. Add water a spray at a time until peaks fall within 30 seconds. Toothpaste or milkshake consistency.

Fill/Flood Consistency - use to fill in basic colors of the design. Add water a spray at a time until peaks fall within seconds. Honey or shampoo consistency.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Bowl and mixer attachments must be squeaky clean before beginning.

Read all directions before beginning

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

45W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!