Royal Icing
A basic Royal Icing recipe that is perfect for for gingerbread houses. It calls for simple ingredients - egg whites, powdered sugar, cream of tartar, and lemon or orange extract. This small batch with be great for a small gingerbread house, or some cookies.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: about 2 cups
- Category: dessert recipe
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon or orange extract
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in an electric mixer on low speed until combined, then beat on high speed for about 3 or 4 minutes, until stiff peaks form.
- Don't overbeat, or it will become weak and difficult to work with.
- Use glass or metal bowls only.