This royal icing recipe is a sweet white icing made with two main ingredients: pasteurized egg whites and confectioners' sugar. The icing dries quickly, making it perfect for decorating gingerbread houses and holiday cut-out cookies.
Ingredients:
4 pasteurized egg whites
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon lemon or vanilla extract (optional)
Directions:
Gather all ingredients.
Beat egg whites in a large glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until foamy.
Gradually add sugar and lemon extract; continue to beat on high speed until thickened.
