This royal icing recipe is a sweet white icing made with two main ingredients: pasteurized egg whites and confectioners' sugar. The icing dries quickly making it perfect for decorating gingerbread houses and holiday cut-out cookies.
Ingredients
- pasteurized egg whites: 4 piece
- sifted confectioners' sugar: 4 cups
- lemon or vanilla extract: 1 tsp (optional)
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Stages of cooking
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Gather all ingredients. Victoria Jempty/Allrecipes
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Beat egg whites in a large glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until foamy. Victoria Jempty/Allrecipes
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Gradually add sugar and lemon extract; continue to beat on high speed until thickened. Victoria Jempty/Allrecipes Victoria Jempty/Allrecipes
