Royal Icing

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Royal Icing
45 min.
4
238kcal

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If you're looking for the perfect finishing touch to elevate your baked goods, look no further than this delightful Royal Icing recipe. Not only is it a versatile and elegant frosting, but it's also incredibly easy to whip up, requiring just a handful of common ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. Whether you're decorating cookies for a special occasion or simply adding some flair to your homemade treats, this icing will give your creations a stunning, glossy finish that hardens to perfection.

This Royal Icing is not only vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it also adheres to low FODMAP guidelines, making it suitable for various dietary preferences and restrictions. In just 45 minutes, you can create enough icing to cover 2 to 4 dozen cookies, ensuring that you’ll have plenty to share with family and friends—or to keep all to yourself! With its sweet, slightly tangy flavor thanks to the fresh lemon juice, this icing will complement any cookie or cake beautifully.

The key to achieving that sought-after smooth and thick consistency lies in the mixing. A little patience goes a long way, and before you know it, you'll have a bowl of luscious icing ready to transform your baking projects. Plus, the leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days, so you can have a ready-to-use decoration for your future baking endeavors. Dive in and let your creativity flow with this Royal Icing that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • cups confectioners' sugar 
  • large equivalent amount of egg whites dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon juice of lemon 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • wooden spoon

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, egg white, and lemon juice. With a wooden spoon, mix the ingredients together until the icing is thickened and smooth, about 2 minutes. The icing will keep up to 2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator; before using, beat it with a fork. Stir in very small amounts of water if it seems too thick. This recipes yields enough icing for 2 to 4 dozen cookies.

Nutrition Facts

Calories238kcal
Protein1.48%
Fat0.06%
Carbs98.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
1
Nutrition Score
0.35695651278872%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.09mg
Naringenin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:237.83kcal
11.89%
Fat:0.02g
0.02%
Saturated Fat:0g
0%
Carbohydrates:59.98g
19.99%
Net Carbohydrates:59.98g
21.81%
Sugar:58.75g
65.28%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:14.9mg
0.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.9g
1.8%
Selenium:2.01µg
2.87%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.81%
Source:My Recipes