DECORATING COOKIES WITH ROYAL ICING - How to make ROYAL ICING Recipe and DECORATE CHRISTMAS COOKIES

In the video Deronda demonstrates how to make ROYAL ICING that she will use to decorate CHRISTMAS COOKIES. Don't miss it. Clicking on "Show more" below for recipe...

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ROYAL ICING:

• 1/4 cup water
• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 4 cups powder sugar

1. In medium mixing bowl add egg white and lemon juice...beat until frothy...about 40 seconds to 1 minute.
2. Slowly add powder sugar. Keep sides of bowl scraped down. Beat on medium speed for 4-6 minutes. Royal icing will be thick creamy and smooth. Add water (a small about at a time) to thin Royal Icing if needed.
3. Decorate cookies as desired. Allow Royal frosting 12-24 hours to dry or harden.
4. Keep royal icing covered while not using.
5. Store icing, covered well, in refrigerator for 2 days.