{"id":808639,"date":"2018-10-25T13:58:51","date_gmt":"2018-10-25T18:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=808639"},"modified":"2024-10-16T08:24:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T13:24:30","slug":"what-is-royal-icing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-royal-icing\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Royal Icing? (And How Do You Make It?)"},"content":{"rendered":"[dam-video dam-id=\"34794\"]\r\n\r\nTake your homemade cookies to the next level with royal icing<\/a>. This sweet ingredient is the secret to making confections with Instagram-worthy designs and intricate patterns. The icing goes on smooth, then dries to create a candy-like consistency\u2014making it both pretty and<\/em> delicious.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019ve never worked with royal icing before, our handy guide is here to help.\u00a0Now, go whip up a batch of your favorite cutout cookies<\/a> and get ready to decorate!\r\n\r\nCheck out our complete Christmas Cookies Baking Guide.<\/a>\r\n

What Is Royal Icing?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nIcing comes in many different forms, and royal icing is just one specific type of icing. What sets royal icing apart from other frostings and glazes is that it hardens when cooled, making it a great choice for decorated cookies and gingerbread houses.\r\n\r\nYou can use royal icing to make a beautiful gingerbread house, too. Here's how!<\/a>\r\n

How Do You Make Royal Icing? <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe secret ingredient in royal icing is meringue powder. This egg white substitute helps the icing achieve its glossy consistency. You can buy meringue powder at many grocery or craft stores, or on Amazon<\/a>.\r\n

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