Famous Royal Icing

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INGREDIENTS

– meringue powder – lemon extract or lemon powder – powdered sugar – light corn syrup – water – food coloring Full Ingredients

Step-by-step instructions!

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In a large bowl mix the meringue powder and 4 tablespoon of water using a hand mixer on high speed. Mix until completely dissolved and very frothy. Add half of the powdered sugar.

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Add the other cup of powdered sugar along with the corn syrup and lemon powder. Mix on low until combined, and then switch the speed to high and mix for 2 minutes. Taste the icing and add more lemon flavor if desired.

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Grab a spatula and mix in the white food coloring or other colors as desired. To thin out the icing, add ½ teaspoon of warm water at a time until desired icing consistency is reached.

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Once you pipe the icing on the cookie, use a scribe so that you can pop the air bubbles out of the icing before it sets.

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Decorate your cookies and allow to dry uncovered overnight.

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