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mini gluten free gingerbread house, decorated

Royal Icing

5 from 1 review

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.

  • Total Time: 8 minutes
  • Yield: about 2 cups 1x

Ingredients

Units 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

  1. 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.
  2. Don't overbeat, or it will become weak and difficult to work with.
  3. Use glass or metal bowls only.
  • Author: Beneficial Bento
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: dessert recipe
  • Diet: Gluten Free