Easy Royal Icing Recipe for Sugar Cookies
This simple royal icing recipe is perfect for decorating sugar cookies with vibrant colors and smooth finishes. It’s easy to make and ideal for detailed piping and flooding.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons meringue powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar ((about 1 pound))
Wet Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons warm water (+ additional 3-4 tablespoons for thinning)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring gel food coloring (e.g., AmeriColor or Chefmaster)
Instructions
- Whisk meringue powder and powdered sugar in a large bowl, then add water and vanilla while mixing on medium-low. Beat until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes.
- Divide icing into bowls, add gel food coloring, and mix until desired shades are achieved.
- To flood, add water gradually (1 teaspoon at a time) until reaching flood consistency; for entire batch, add 3-4 tablespoons more water.
- Scoop icing into piping bags fitted with tips. Outline cookies, then flood the centers. Use a toothpick to spread and settle the icing.
- Allow cookies to dry at room temperature for 6-8 hours until icing is firm before stacking or decorating further.
Notes
Ensure icing is at the right consistency before piping for best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 50mg