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Perfect Royal Icing Recipe

This easy royal icing recipe is perfect for decorating your sugar cookies. It dries glossy and firm, protecting your designs, whether for Christmas and the holidays or any other occasion, from smushing and smudging.
9
8
30 min
TOTAL TIME
110
CALORIES
$0.13
PER SERVING
Perfect Royal Icing Recipe
Ingredients
8 INGREDIENTS
20 SERVINGS
Silver Rum
2 tsp silver rum
Powdered Sugar
18 oz powdered sugar
divided, plus more if needed
Egg Whites
2 1/2 oz egg whites
from 2 large eggs
Cream Of Tartar
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Food Coloring
food coloring
optional
Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp kosher salt
Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Heavy Cream
1 1/2 oz heavy cream
plus more if needed
Directions
24 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
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Health Info
Macros
25g
CARBS
0g
FAT
0g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
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Frequently Asked Questions
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