Royal Icing for decorating sugar cookies is easy to make and can be tinted any color. Cookies decorated with Royal Icing harden to a solid finish, making the cookies perfect for hanging on the Christmas tree, stacking in tins, or mailing to friends.

Cake decorating instructor,Liz Larson, demonstrates how to properly make Royal Icing (frosting) Step by step tutorial.

https://youtu.be/X1lLinc_yvo

Royal Icing

3 eggs whites room temperature1 pound powdered sugar (confectioners)1 teaspoon cream of tarterCombine ingredients, beat at high speed 7-10 minutes.Dries quickly-keep covered.

DECORATING BUTTERCREAM2 CUP SHORTENING (SWEETEX)1 CUP MILK (CANNED MILK IS GOOD)2 TSP VANILLA1 TSP. ALMOND EXTRACT½ TSP.BUTTER FLAVORING3 LB. POWDERED SUGAR2 tsp. saltMix together and beat 10 minutes until light and fluffyWill keep in refrigerator for about 2 wks. Is enoughTo ice and decorate an 8 or 9 inch double layer cake.You can cut the recipe in half if you don’t need that much.