Royal Icing
 
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Royal Icing for decorating cookies
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Recipe type: Cookies
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • 5 TBL meringue powder
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 2¼ lbs powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar) approximately 8 cups
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla
  • 1 tsp corn syrup
Instructions
  1. Mix together water and meringue powder until meringue is dissolved in mixing bowl.
  2. Add cream of tartar and let sit 5 minutes.
  3. Add Powdered sugar and vanilla and beat 3 to 5 minutes using stand mixer and flat beater. ( I use speed 4 on my Kitchen Aid mixer) Beat until icing forms stiff peaks.
  4. Add corn syrup and beat until shiny.
  5. Remove the icing you need for todays decorating job. Store the remainder in a closed container. Do not leave exposed to air or it will harden.
  6. Add more water to the icing you are using today a tablespoon at a time until piping consistency.
  7. Fill your decorating bag and start decorating!
Recipe by Country Cupboard Cookies at https://countrycupboardcookies.com/decorated-gingerbread-cookies-for-christmas/