In a large mixing bowl, stir together powdered sugar, meringue powder, and cream of tartar. Add warm water and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
This sweet icing works well for cookies and gingerbread houses. It gets stiff and hardens completely with a matte finish.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 16
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 3 c. Hy-Vee powdered sugar | ||
| 2 tbsp. meringue powder | ||
| ¼ tsp. cream of tartar | ||
| ⅓ c. warm water | ||
| ½ tsp. Hy-Vee vanilla extract | ||
| Hy-Vee food coloring, if desired |
Things To Grab
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Piping bag
- Round piping tip
Directions
Beat on high speed for 3 to 4 minutes for flood consistency or 7 to 10 minutes for very stiff consistency. Tint, as desired, with food coloring. Immediately place in a piping bag filled with a rounded tip. Decorate cookies as desired.
Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
When working with royal icing, keep it covered with a damp paper towel when you're not using it. This will prevent it from drying out.
Nutrition facts
Servings
90 Calories per serving
Frosts 16 3-inch cookies
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 5mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 23g
- Protein: 0g
Daily Values
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Vitamin A 0%
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Vitamin C 0%
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Iron 0%
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Calcium 0%