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Royal Icing
Use this icing for sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies, wedding cakes, and more.
Martha Stewart Weddings, Winter 2002 http://www.marthastewart.com/342392/royal-icing26
- Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 pound confectioners' sugar
- 5 tablespoons meringue powder
- Scant 1/2 cup water
Directions
- Beat ingredients in a mixer bowl on low speed until smooth, about 7 minutes. If icing is too thick, add more water; if too thin, beat 2 to 3 minutes more.
Cook's Note
Don't add all the water at first; test on parchment with the stencil to determine the best consistency.
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