Royal Icing
Featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertsier on May 15, 2013.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons meringue powder
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 1/3 cups powdered or confectioner's sugar
Food coloring
Directions:
- In medium bowl, using a hand-held electric mixer, beat meringue powder with water until combined.
- Gradually beat in sugar and lemon juice until very stiff, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add food coloring.
- If you are going to do several colors, divide frosting accordingly and add coloring.
- If you do not use the frosting immediately, cover with a damp cloth to prevent drying out.
- Make sure to dry decorated cookies in a sealed container overnight.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per 1/2-3/4 tablespoon serving (not including food coloring):
25 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 0 g protein
