Royal icing?

Question

Have you ever used Royal icing on cutout cookies? I've seen a lot of AMAZING cookies on the internet, and I've noticed most of them use royal icing. I was gonna make it today, but opted instead for a "meringue buttercream" icing. Bad idea. The recipe included shortening, which instantly makes the volume of the icing go up, resulting in a creamier version. That might be good for cakes, but not for decorated cookies! I so want to copy the awesome techniques these master cookie people make, but don't know where to start ;)!
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Answer 1

http://www.wilton.com

They give everything you ever wanted to know about icings, especially royal icing and how to use it, when to use it and ideas for using it in treats.

They give so many different variations plus instructions on decorating techniques.

PS... read up on royal icing before you use it.... it's easy to make but not always easy to use. Reading up and understanding will give you a better product in the end.

Answer 2

Royal Icing


1 pound powdered sugar
5 tablespoons meringue powder or 1/4 cup pasteurized egg whites
2 tablespoons water
food coloring (optional)

Combine powdered sugar and meringue powder or egg whites in a mixing bowl and beat on low speed. Add water drop by drop. The amount depends on whether you used the powder or the egg whites, and on the temperature and humidity in your kitchen. Add the water slowly and do not let the mixture get runny - you will probably not use all of it. Beat until the mixture holds a trail on the surface for five seconds when you raise the mixer from the bowl. If you like, you can tint the icing with a few drops of food coloring. Makes 6 cups.

Note: Note: I do not recommend using raw egg whites in this recipe because of the risk of Salmonella, especially if children, elderly, or pregnant women will be eating them.

Answer 3

3 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
paste food coloring

Combine egg whites and cream of tartar in a large mixing bowl.
Beat at medium speed on mixer until frothy.
Add half of powdered sugar, mixing well.
Add remaining sugar and beat 5-7 minutes at high speed, until mixture is stiff and holds a peak.
Color with desired amount of paste food coloring.
NOTE: Icing dries very quickly; keep icing covered with a damp cloth when not using.

3-4 egg whites (or equivalent powdered egg white)
2 lbs powdered sugar
8 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon almond flavoring
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring

Beat first three ingredients, then thin with a little water, if needed.
Add almond, vanilla, and butter flavoring.
Depending on how many colors you want, divide it between several bowls.
To decorate on top of original layer of icing, thicken with powdered sugar until desired thickness.
Decorating works best when used in the decorating bags with tips.
Also, before spreading thin icing over cookies, try putting an outline of thick icing from a small decorating tip around the edge of the cookie.
This way, the thin icing will not drip over the edge.

Answer 4

For Royal Icing with Egg Whites: In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat 2 egg whites with 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice. Add 3 cups sifted powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined and smooth. The icing needs to be used immediately or transferred to an airtight container as royal icing hardens when exposed to air. Cover with plastic wrap when not in use.

**Thank you for this question. I have always wondered how to make this icing but never knew the name.

Answer 5

Just do a search for royal icing. It's very simple to make. Good luck!

Answer 6

Royal Icing looks cool. Tastes like doodoo