Royal Icing

Prep time: 10 min

Servings: 32

Yield: 32 servings

Description

This royal icing recipe makes a sweet white icing that dries quickly, making it perfect for decorating gingerbread houses and holiday cookies.

• 4 pasteurized egg whites

• 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

• 1 teaspoon lemon extract

1 Gather all ingredients.

2 Beat egg whites in a large glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until foamy.

3 Gradually add sugar and lemon extract; continue to beat on high speed until thickened.

4 Use to pipe or decorate cookies.