Decorator's Icing / Royal Icing
Classic royal icing, ideal for decorating cookies, easy to spread and pipe, and hardens to a beautiful matte finish.
Ingredients
meringue powder (New York Cake and Baking Distributors may be used)
3 tbsp
warm water
6 tbsp
powdered sugar
1 lb box
Instructions
1
Whip the Icing
Using the beaters on an electric mixer, beat the meringue powder, warm water, and powdered sugar on medium-low speed until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes.
2
Adjust the Consistency
If needed, add a little warm water gradually, a drop at a time, until the icing reaches the desired consistency.