Royal Icing

Royal icing is easy to make with beaten egg whites and confectioners' sugar; perfect for holiday sugar cookies and decorating gingerbread houses.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 63 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 4 pasteurized egg whites

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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