Practice makes…well…better. When it comes to cookie decorating I don’t think I will ever reach perfect but I can try to get better with Royal Icing. Tried a new recipe today and added vodka for a little bit faster drying time.I think it was a success.
5 egg whites* (you can use pasteurized egg whites too)
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract* (you can substitute a different flavor here)
2 pounds powdered sugar
Gel food coloring
Vodka/ water for thinning
- Mix powdered sugar and cream of tartar on the stir speed with a electric mixer
- stir in egg whites on low speed
- add flavoring * I used vanilla
- add more sugar if needed
- when you pull your beater
Use water and vodka to thin the icing to correct consistency for decorating as needed
animal parade
Looks like a success!
Love that giraffe!