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Royal Icing for Christmas Cookies

An easy royal icing made with meringue powder and no raw eggs! Perfect for decorating sugar cookies and gingerbread.

Let’s get started!

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Ingredients

Powdered Sugar Water Meringue Powder Vanilla Gel Food Coloring

Whip

01

Beat the meringue powder and water until soft peaks form.

Add Sugar

02

Reduce speed to low, gradually beat in powdered sugar until soft peaks form.

Color Icing

03

Divide icing into bowls, color with gel food coloring. Or use as -is. 

Decorate

04

Have fun and be creative! Sprinkles and sanding sugar can add a nice touch.

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