Favorite Royal Icing (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 Tablespoons of meringue powder.
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4 cups (480g) sifted powdered sugar.
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9-10 Tablespoons of room temperature water.
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Gel food coloring (if you want).
# Instructions:
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In a big bowl, toss in the powdered sugar, meringue powder, and 9 Tablespoons of water.
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Crank up your hand or stand mixer (use the whisk attachment) to high and whip the mix for 1.5 to 2 minutes. When you lift the whisk, the icing should drizzle smoothly within 5-10 seconds.
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Too thick? Stir in one more Tablespoon of water at a time. Too thin? Beat it longer to add air, or sprinkle in extra sifted powdered sugar.
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Spread the icing on cookies. A thin layer dries all the way in about 2 hours at room temp.
# Notes:
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Keep a damp paper towel over the icing bowl when not in use so it doesn't dry out.
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Want some flavor? Add 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite extract.
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Putting decorated cookies in the fridge speeds up the drying process.