Perfect Royal Icing

5.0(5)

This is the best recipe I have found for sugar cookie icing. Try my recipe for "World's Greatest Sugar Cookies" for an excellent snack.

by Lubie·published 2003-03-02

Dessert

Servings

1 big bowl of icing

Total time

5 min

prep 5 min

Calories / serving

3589 kcal

Ingredients (6)

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Instructions (7 steps)

01Beat first three ingredients, then thin with a little water, if needed.
02Add almond, vanilla, and butter flavoring.
03Depending on how many colors you want, divide it between several bowls.
04To decorate on top of original layer of icing, thicken with powdered sugar until desired thickness.
05Decorating works best when used in the decorating bags with tips.
06Also, before spreading thin icing over cookies, try putting an outline of thick icing from a small decorating tip around the edge of the cookie.

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