Glossy Royal Icing

This royal icing recipe with corn syrup is pure white, hardens nicely, and sets up glossy, perfect for making professional-looking cakes and cookies.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 24 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 0.25 cup warm water
• 0.25 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir together warm water, corn syrup, and almond extract in a small bowl until corn syrup and extract have dissolved.

Step 2

Place confectioners' sugar into a large bowl and pour in corn syrup mixture. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until royal icing is smooth. Store in a lidded container for up to a week; stir thoroughly before using.