Perfect and Delicious Royal Icing
Description
Use this quick and easy variation on royal icing to decorate cut-out sugar cookies with friends and family to celebrate the holiday season.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup water
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1/4 cup meringue powder
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7 cups confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons light corn syrup (such as Karo®)
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2 tablespoons shortening (such as Crisco®)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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Whip water and meringue powder on high speed in a large bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy and soft peaks form, 7 to 10 minutes. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, shortening, and vanilla extract while mixing on low speed. Increase speed back to high and beat until well-combined and smooth, about 3 minutes.