Description
Decorate your Valentine’s cookies with smooth royal icing for a professional finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1.5 tbsp meringue powder
- 3 tbsp warm water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Mix powdered sugar and meringue powder in a bowl.
- Add warm water and vanilla extract.
- Beat on low speed until combined.
- Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 5 minutes.
- Divide icing and add food coloring if desired.
- Pipe onto cooled cookies.
- Let dry for 4-6 hours.
Notes
- Store unused icing in an airtight container.
- Adjust water for thicker or thinner consistency.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: royal icing, valentine cookies, cookie decorating, frosting