5 Amazing secrets for sugar cookie icing that hardens
You need royal icing that dries rock hard for perfect, stackable sugar cookies. This recipe uses meringue powder to create a glossy, firm glaze ideal for detailed decorating and gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes plus drying time
- Yield: Enough icing for 3 dozen medium cookies
- Category: Baking Decorating
- Method: Mixing/Beating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons Meringue Powder
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
- 6 tablespoons Water, warm
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the meringue powder and powdered sugar.
- Gradually add the warm water while mixing on low speed with an electric mixer.
- Once combined, increase the speed to medium-high. Beat for 7 to 10 minutes until the icing is very thick, stiff, and forms sharp peaks.
- Test the consistency. If the icing is too thick for piping, add liquid one teaspoon at a time.
- If the icing is too thin to harden completely, add one tablespoon of sifted powdered sugar at a time.
- Use immediately or cover tightly with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent drying.
- Decorate cookies. Allow the icing to air dry completely, which can take several hours depending on humidity.
Notes
- For coloring, use gel food coloring rather than liquid drops to maintain the icing’s stiffness.
- This icing dries completely hard, making cookies safe for stacking and shipping.
- If you do not have meringue powder, you can substitute it with 2 pasteurized egg whites, but results may vary slightly in final hardness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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