Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups confectioner's sugar
- Food coloring, if desired
Directions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg whites and lemon juice until they are well combined.
- Gradually add the confectioner's sugar and continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and mix until blended.
- Using a spatula, spread the royal icing onto the cake or cookies. Let the icing set for about 15 minutes before serving.
Interesting Facts
- Royal icing is a type of icing used for decorating cakes and cookies.
- Royal icing is made with egg whites and confectioner's sugar.
- You can add food coloring to the royal icing to make it any color you want.
