Glass royal icing is a versatile and delicious type of icing that can be used to decorate a variety of baked goods, including cookies, cakes, and cupcakes. It is made with a combination of egg whites, confectioners' sugar, and flavoring, and can be tinted with food coloring to create a variety of colors. This article provides two recipes for glass royal icing: a basic recipe and a recipe for a stiffer icing that is perfect for piping. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that you likely already have on hand. So gather your supplies and get ready to create some beautiful and delicious glass royal icing decorations!
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PERFECT AND DELICIOUS ROYAL ICING
This frosting will dry like traditional royal icing, but it doesn't suck all the flavor and moisture out of the cookies and it tastes absolutely delicious!
Provided by RainbowJewels
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Cookie Frosting
Time 15m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whip water and meringue powder on high speed in a large bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy and soft peaks form, 7 to 10 minutes. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, shortening, and vanilla extract while mixing on low speed. Increase speed back to high and beat until well-combined and smooth, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Fat 0.6 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.1 mg, Sugar 18.2 g
ROYAL ICING
This is a recipe for the classic icing used to decorate cut-out sugar cookies and gingerbread houses. It hardens quickly, so be sure to cover any you're not using with plastic wrap, gently pressing the wrap into the surface of the icing to prevent a crust from forming.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 10m
Yield Enough for about 4 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the sugar, egg whites, cream of tartar and salt. Whisk until stiff and glossy.
- To tint the frosting, divide into small bowls. Cover the ones you aren't using with plastic wrap; the frosting dries out very quickly. Use a rubber spatula to stir in desired food coloring. Though not necessary, it makes life easier if you make two versions of each color - one that is thick to pipe the outline on the cookie, and one that is thinned out slightly with a little water to flood the outline.
- Transfer frosting to piping bags fitted with very small round tips (sizes 1 to 2 work best). Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies and let set, at least 2 hours. Or use a pastry of paint brush to decorate cookies with the frosting.
GLOSSY ROYAL ICING
I received this recipe from a professional baker. I prefer to use this instead of a regular royal icing recipe with egg whites. It hardens nicely and is glossy rather than matte like regular royal icing. Use almond, orange, or lemon extract, whatever you prefer.
Provided by BEVANGELISTA
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Cookie Frosting
Time 10m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir warm water, corn syrup, and almond extract together in a small bowl until corn syrup and extract have dissolved. Place confectioners' sugar into a separate bowl and add liquid ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until royal icing is smooth. Store in a lidded container for up to a week; stir thoroughly before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Sugar 6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh egg whites for the best results.
- Make sure the egg whites are at room temperature before you start mixing.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually, beating well after each addition.
- Beat the icing until it is thick and glossy.
- If the icing is too thick, add a little bit of water.
- If the icing is too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Use the icing immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
Anne's Awesome Glass Royal Icing is a delicious and versatile icing that can be used to decorate cakes, cookies, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little practice, you can create beautiful and impressive decorations that will make your desserts look like they came from a professional bakery.
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