Foolproof Royal Icing With Meringue Powder For Sugar Cookies

"Royal Icing sounds fancy, but it’s actually super simple to make. This version uses meringue powder to help it set up, powdered sugar to keep it thick, and a little vanilla for flavor. It dries quickly, is easy to pipe, and works great for decorating cookies or doing more detailed designs. This is the frosting I use when I want to be able to stack the cookies without smearing the frosting or when I want to pipe on designs. If I just want a sweet icing to swirl on top, I’ll make frosted sprinkle cookies. Unlike other versions that rely on raw egg whites, this frosting uses meringue powder, which makes it more stable and food-safe. You don’t have to worry about separation or graininess, and it’s easy to adjust the consistency depending on whether you’re outlining or flooding cookies."

Preparation Time5 min