Easy Royal Icing Recipe

Easy Royal Icing Recipe

1 servings
This easy royal icing comes together quickly and you don't even need a mixer! Best of all, this is royal icing made without meringue powder.

Ingredients

  • 1 and ½ cup powdered sugar

    180g

  • 2 Tablespoons warm water

    30mL

  • ½ Tablespoon light corn syrup

    10g

  • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla or almond extract

Directions

  1. 1

    Place powdered sugar in a medium bowl and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, combine warm water, light corn syrup, and extract. Stir until corn syrup is dissolved.

  3. 3

    Add sugar water to powdered sugar and stir until completely combined. Mixture will be thick. The consistency you're looking for is a slowly dripping icing that disappears into the bowl within about 12 seconds. Add water by drop if you think it's too thick. If it becomes too thin, add more powdered sugar by the teaspoon. Use immediately.

  4. 4

    If you need to wait to use your icing: cover tightly, and use2 within 1 day. You will need to stir it up again and possibly add more water before using. Re-test the consistency before using.

  5. 5

    If you want to color your icing, I prefer gel colors: my favorite brand is AmeriColor. They have a huge and gorgeous collection of colors in a 12 pack or a 50 pack. 

Easy Royal Icing Recipe

Easy Royal Icing Recipe

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About this Recipe

Dreaming of beautifully decorated cookies but intimidated by royal icing? This incredibly easy royal icing recipe is your new best friend, whisking up in just five minutes without a mixer and, even better, without meringue powder.

What sets this recipe apart is its sheer simplicity and accessible ingredients. You won't need any special equipment or hard-to-find items like meringue powder; just a few pantry staples transform into a smooth, quick-setting icing perfect for all your decorating needs. This truly is royal icing made without meringue powder and royal icing no mixer required.

Prepare for a smooth, glossy icing that dries to a crisp, hard finish, making it ideal for intricate piping work or creating a pristine base for flood icing. The texture is consistent, allowing for precise control whether you're outlining delicate details or filling larger areas. With just five minutes of prep, you'll be decorating in no time, achieving professional-looking results with minimal effort. The flavor is subtly sweet, with a hint of vanilla or almond, allowing it to complement your baked goods without overpowering them.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simple flavor customization. Depending on your preference or the cookies you're decorating, you can effortlessly switch between vanilla extract for a classic taste or almond extract for a more distinctive flavor. Both options are listed, giving you flexibility without needing extra ingredients.

This easy royal icing is perfect for decorating holiday cookies, gingerbread houses, or any celebratory baked goods, adding a professional touch to your homemade treats.

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