How to Make The BEST ROYAL ICING (Quick & Easy Tasty Recipe)

[@karencarr5373]

I am a pastry chef and let me tell you THIS IS THE BEST AND EASIEST RI recipe on the Internet ! Thank you so much for sharing this so everyone can have fun decorating cookies ! Many blessings to you .

[@LittleCookieCo]

You are much too kind, thank you so much ❤️🥰❤️🥰

[@halloweenhaunt3121]

As a former professional pastry chef, I haven’t worked with royal icing in about 35 years. I appreciate all of your instruction, tips and techniques to help me to remember it all again. The technique is about the same as it always has been to do outlining and flooding, but with a few modern innovations that are always good to know about. Thank you!

[@LittleCookieCo]

I feel honored that someone as talented as you would watch my video, so thank you ❤️❤️

[@pinkglamash]

Made this recipe yesterday and it was so perfect! Finally can stop my search for a good icing recipe :) Soft and flavorful

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yes 🙌🙌 I love to hear that 🥰

[@JudiChristopher]

That is Music to my ears....

[@rosaliamora8128]

Can you tell me what is the exact measure of the bag of sugar you used?

[@rosaliamora8128]

Please the measure of the bag of sugar 🙏🏼

[@pinkglamash]

@@rosaliamora8128 I think it’s a 2lb bag (or 1kg)

[@JudiChristopher]

WOW... Another GREAT Tutorial... YOU are such a fantastic Teacher and I should know, because I'm a Teacher. People do not know how time consuming a Cupcake or Cookies or Cakes can be... I heard a man the other day complaining how Expensive they are to Buy...I (tried) to explain how Expensive ALL te tools and ingredients cost... and this is NOT you Grandma's cupcake she buys at walmart in a box and a little tube of icing... This is an ART... YOU are an ARTIST... and the cookies, cakes and cupcakes are your Canvas...

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so very much! And yes, until you do it yourself it's hard to understand all the hours that actually go into these desserts. Lucky for lost of us, many get it and do pay our worth (and nothing wrong with people that don't want to either) but there is a customer for everything!

[@JudiChristopher]

@@LittleCookieCo YES>>> I like the way you think... This is a Work of ART... That is why not all can do it... or do it well... This is not yor' Mama's bake sale. LOL

[@favorablemortal]

Absolutely, hands down, the best icing video I have ever watched. Everything was just made simply and easy to understand. This channel definitely needs more subscribers :) People are missing out ♥ Love your content!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Wow thank you so much ♥️♥️ that means so much to me!!

[@PrinceCharmingsMom2930]

I totally agree!

[@LittleCookieCo]

🥰🥰🥰

[@elaineburch5397]

Thank you for telling us

[@halitimberlake4736]

💯💯

[@katiemcgervey3437]

I just made this step by step along with the video. It is such a great video! Three things: one, I used a lot more water to get where I wanted it to be consistency-wise. I assume could be normal based on humidity and other environmental and ingredient conditions? Two, the way I outlined and piped, this recipe covered 120 Easter egg cookies - about 3+" x 2.25+" ovals. I include this in case anyone else wonders. I decided to just make one color and do as many cookies as I could to help my busy brain figure it out. I used about 1/5 for piping and 4/5 for flooding. Three, any ideas for flooding that don't leave 1/4" thick layer of icing on the cookie? It seems like using a tinier opening just requires more rounds of flooding. I'll just have to watch more flooding videos!

[@LittleCookieCo]

That's great to hear! And humidity and environment do affect the icing and everyone had a preference of how loose they wan they're icing..for less icing you can always try dipping your cookies, that usually ends in less or thin it out more and don't flood all the way to the edge and pull the icing to the edges!

[@keilamendoza6053]

Thank you for this! I was wondering how many cookies this recipes would be good for

[@JudiChristopher]

I am so glad you explained about the WHITE color added. I used to "Flip" RVs and ALWAYS painted the walls a PURE WHITE FIRST, then the 2nd coat was the true color ... because if you don't have WHITE to begin with whatever Color you add will be DARKER of Off... This is so smart of you... You have to have a WHITE Canvas to start with to have the TRUE Color you want... "Ta-Da"

[@LittleCookieCo]

So true! Never thought of it that way!!

[@dominiquesmith9648]

​@LittleCookieCo I have been trying to get a good icing. So I'm still a little lost. Is the first bag of icing you put aside "the reserve" use to outline the cookies? Or am I using the flood bag because the outline seems to be thicker coming out and the flood comes out so loose. Another thing, how long must this sit out to dry??

[@LittleCookieCo]

The first bag is the outline I use for the cookies and if I ever need more flood then just thin some of it down. Also usually tsked 8 hourd uncovered for the icing to fully dry on a cookie. I have this updated video that might help, with better visuals! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqmqc3aioNGfhKc

[@JudiChristopher]

@@LittleCookieCo Thank YOU so much

[@cassaundramorris3064]

Used this icing for my niece’s graduation cookies and it’s legit. Everyone loved the cookies. Soooo good! Thank you!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Woo hoo!! So happy to hear that, now you'll be everyone's go to for cookies for special occasion 😁

[@tealeaflin]

Wow! I am amazed!

[@dafnabener7291]

May i ask how long it takes for it to dry, as i will be doing layers, and i want to know how long ahead to prepare

[@LittleCookieCo]

I usually spread my cookie decorating over a few days. So I'll do the base and do all the bases of the cookies and have a fan on them or put them in the dehydrator. Usually once I'm done they are dry enough to do the next step. And I keep doing that. With fan it takes about 45 minutes to an hour maybe a bit more. Air drying without a fan can take hours! I leave them overnight when I'm done to air dry and they're all dry in the morning g

[@dafnabener7291]

@@LittleCookieCo thank you soooooooo much

[@billiejeancurtis2461]

Your icing and cookie recipe are literally the best on the web. Thank you a million times over. They taste so good! I started making cookies for family parties because of you!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww really?!! That's amazing, I'm so glad you started making them 🥰🥰 thank you, you made my day reading that!!

[@billiejeancurtis2461]

My aunt wanted decorated chocolate chip cookies, so I added them and a 1/2 Tb of caramel emulsion. So yummy😊

[@LittleCookieCo]

Oh that sounds so delicious 😁

[@Kelsey.Ann.Taylor]

I cannot fully express how wildly helpful this video is. Thank you!

[@LittleCookieCo]

I'm so happy to hear that, thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@Bitsy-boop]

You are so kind and generous to share this information. Thank you. This was extremely helpful and I really enjoy listening to you speak.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@susanmitchell3572]

I use your sugar cookie recipe and I also use this royal icing recipe not only do I feel like the corn syrup in. It makes it a softer bite, but it also gives it a really good flavor with the vanilla. I’ve been using both recipes for about a year I think I tried probably five different recipes and I have always come back to this that sugar cookie and this royal icing recipe for the best. Thank you again love them.♥️

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!! So happy you love them!!! Thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@carrieb7951]

I followed your recipe (but without butter emulsion) and it turned out beautifully! My flooding consistency was better than it had been before. Thank you

[@LittleCookieCo]

I'm so happy to hear that! And the butter emulsion is only for flavour so all good to leave it out! Thank you 🥰🥰

[@tracygiles8789]

Between this video and the sugar cookie video I almost have the confidence to give it a whirl this holiday season. Super clear videos. Thank you.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!!! I really hope you give it a try! I have lots of Christmas cookie tutorials as well (a whole Playlist on them) and I go through the designs step by step, so I know you can do it!!

[@tracititus8469]

Thank you as always for this thorough video!! I have learned so much from you! You have made my cookie decorating journey so much fun and have taken the stress out of it!! The icing/consistencies, in my opinion is the most time consuming and can be the most stressful in cookie decorating. However, with your videos, it’s done with ease!!! Thank you again!! You’re awesome! And PLEASE keep your tutorials coming!! You’re the best! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much, it makes me so happy cause thats exactly why I make these videos! 🥰🥰

[@ericacrawford9750]

I have always wondered how people frost these perfect cookies. I have decorated so many cookies, and have always struggled with consistent frosting thickness. This frosting recipe has been by far the best!!! I've never been so happy frosting cookies, than when I used this recipe. ❤❤❤

[@LittleCookieCo]

I'm so happy to hear that, thank you so much 🥰🥰

[@lbroesch9685]

This is the best tutorial video I’m I’ve found for total icing. So much information and it’s so clear and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much ❤️♥️

[@carolmelancon]

I very much appreciate that your made sure to have several clear shots of the consistency needed at every step, and included important tips for success along the way. It's like having a personal instructor at my side. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@LittleCookieCo]

You're very welcome! I've recently made an updated video on my royal icing with more talk about consistency that might help even more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqmqc3aioNGfhKc

[@anyas5]

I love the idea of mixing your base icing to the stiffest you'll need for the project, not the stiffest possible. Thank you for the tip!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yes!! It saves me so much time now that I do it this way 🥰

[@joyelleforjesus]

@@LittleCookieCo thank you so Much for your awesome tutorials. I am learning so much. Can you please tell me what colors you use for the flood on your gingerbread men? I have skin color, brown, and white. Suggestions?

[@LittleCookieCo]

You're very welcome and I'm so happy your learning ❤❤ for the brown I usually use a mix of Americolor chocolate Brown and Americolor Warm Brown. I find on their own warm brown is too light and chocolate brown is too dark so mixing the gives a nice colour! I think if you have skin colour and brown that may be a good combo and if its not strong enough or dark a touch of black may do!

[@joyelleforjesus]

@@LittleCookieCo thank you- will try ❤️

[@tashimarinay]

I was mesmerized with all royal icing cookies on my social media and now I'm here wanting to make one. Thank you for this!

[@LittleCookieCo]

That's exaclty how I got started!!! So I hope you do give it a try 🥰🥰

[@reneecastorena9280]

As mentioned below this is the best icing tutorial that I have ever seen. Thank you for this. I can’t wait to try it out.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Wow! Thank you so much, I really appreciate it 🥰🥰

[@joyceboyd234]

I just discovered this video, just as I've been planning to expand my little baking business to include decorated cookies. Can't wait to start. Thank you!!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay! So happy you came across it ❤️

[@violetqueen450]

I swore I would work up the courage to try royal icing this year, and stumbled across your channel. I love it! Thank you so much for your clear instructions and tips on how to make the best icing. Looking forward to watching more videos!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much! I just did an updated version, a bit more clear on my icing here, hope this gives you the confidence to dive in and try it!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqmqc3aioNGfhKc

[@diosa72478]

I NEVER leave reviews. This recipe is the best! Thanks for sharing.

[@LittleCookieCo]

That really means sooo much to me thank you very much 🥰🥰🥰

[@mariemontez6028]

Thank you so much for this video ! It definitely is a game changer for me because I couldn’t get my cookies smooth like yours and I followed your video and they came out 100 percent better and I am so happy? I still need lots of practice but this video totally changed the way I will make my royal icing , outline and flood my cookies....thank you again!

[@LittleCookieCo]

That makes me so happy to hear it helped!! There are so many things to learn with cookies, and normally they're just little things but make a world of difference! I'm happy you gave it a try and it worked out for you 🥰🥰

[@suechapman6026]

I so much appreciate your sharing all your skill and hard-earned tricks with us - I wish I’d had you to teach me years ago, I’d have been saved so much time!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww thank you so much, you're too kind 🥰🥰🥰

[@kawiscov]

Love this video, the video, your voice, the way you explained...everything ! Thank you 😊

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so very much 🥰🥰

[@darcystock7818]

I wanted to thank you for your royal icing recipe! I have avoided making sugar cookies with royal icing for a very long time because all the royal icing recipes I had used previously were very bitter to me and dried hard as rocks. I use the sugar cookie recipe from Sweet Sugarbelle and your royal icing paired with it perfectly! I made 72 for a birthday party recently and everyone loved them! The birthday boy even said they were the best sugar cookies he had ever had. Thanks, again and I can now look forward to learning a new craft. Darcy

[@LittleCookieCo]

Hi Darcy! Thank you so much, that makes my heart so happy!! And you are amazing, 72 cookies 😱 that is incredible!! I hope your ready because I'm sure you will start getting orders from everyone at that party 🥰 and that's what baking is all about, making people happy with food is the best feeling, so happy they were a success!

[@sombrerocordobes2256]

Thank you so much for your time and generosity to share your knowledge with us!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you for watching and supporting me, truly appreciate it!!

[@SawyerJJ14]

Just used this recipe and it was perfect. The icing was super shiny and dried beautifully! My kids and husband loved them! Thank you!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay! I love to hear that ❤️❤️

[@LauraLovesLounge]

Thank you for all of your practical tips. I just made galaxy cookies for my nephews... and I used your tips for getting deeper reds and blacks. I can't wait to try this royal icing recipe!

[@naturalgoddess999]

Kudos to you this is by far the best royal icing video… you were calm you explained everything in detail you didn’t rush. I just love it. I’m smitten. I normally don’t even reply on KZbin videos. I think I replied on about three in the past two years. Guess what you’re at the top of my list keep doing what you’re doing, blessings

[@LittleCookieCo]

You are sooo kind!!!! Thank you so much, I really appreciate your comment, it means the world to me!!! I'm so happy you enjoyed the video!!

[@rosefinikin9664]

Thank you very much for your royal icing and cookie tips! I tried both and the outcome was exceptional! The cookies were perfect and the royal icing rocked! You explanation, practical and presentation are perfect. Thanks again.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy they worked for you and thank you for such a nice compliment 🥰

[@marciaadamson7032]

I really appreciate the way you explain everything you made it so easy and simple!! I was watching someone else’s video and they couldn’t hold a candle to your video!!😊

[@LittleCookieCo]

Wow, thank you so much. That is such a compliment 🥰🥰

[@Dameixa]

Love this so much! So kind of you to share all your tips and tricks❤️ 🥰

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@amyabueg9127]

I really appreciate your videos. I have a baby shower coming up and my baker canceled on me. I thought it would be fun to try and bake my own cookies. I almost spent $50 on a "secret" sugar cookie and royal frosting recipe when I suddenly came across one of your videos. Thank you for saving my party!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Oh no! So sorry about that, I'm sure you can make something just as great to save the day! And I'm sure the recipe is great but I'm glad you came across this one 🥰 it works really well for me and a lot of people so I'm sure it will be great for you! I understand why people charge as that's their business but I always try to make it free because it's much more accessible that way!

[@debjudisch5548]

Well, you get me going! Now I really want to go dig out all of my tips & stuff, go buy all the things I don't have and need, come home and bake and get to DECORATING!! This all looks so fun, yet so relaxing and satisfying! I cannot wait to begin practicing, perfecting, and getting busy making some beautiful creations and see the surprise and delight of those I share with. Again though...you are so easy to follow and you seem very patient, you really should be teaching! If we can learn this easily from you online, imagine how much a person would benefit from learning with your help in person. Really nice job. Thank you...

[@LittleCookieCo]

Well I'm glad I'm giving you some motivation to get back into it!! There is really nothing better than putting smiles on people's faces when they see your treats!! And thank you, maybe one day I can teach, although I edit a lot of my voice out of my videos as I make mistakes, I wouldn't have that luxury in person 😁

[@talkdtwo]

Excellent. I've just watched three different videos. This was the best. Thank you.

[@maryharvey9118]

Best cookie icing recipe ever. Love how you described everything you need to do. Amazing

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you, so happy you love it 🥰🥰

[@sebastiansalazar3252]

I'm not a baker nor know how to cook but I bought this adorable Blippi cookie cutter and I'm nervous and excited to make them and decorate them, thanks for this tutorial.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thats awesome, I hope you give it a try!! Even a seasoned baker has a big learning curve with decorated cookies but the only way to learn best is to try it out. And don't ve defeated if they aren't perfect, we all started the same way and my first cookies were not near anything as they are now but I was stil proud of them!

[@laurachristine1498]

Great tutorial! Very easy friendly instructions. At a speed easily absorbed. Thank you. I will watch it quite a few more times! Then will tackle it myself.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@beckster1953]

i mix for 7 to 10 min an get the stiff constancy.. then i take out what i need and add my water to get flood constancy,, this way if i want to use stiff constancy for things, i have it, its never over mixed and has worked out great for me, this was taught in my wilton cookie classes

[@dianasummers506]

Kudos to your innovative way of making royal icing. Love the fact that the icing can begin from the piping consistency and down from there. Can't wait to try it soon! Love all your videos 😍

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much, hope you get a chance to make them 🥰

[@suestayton3482]

Thank you for this awesome video! Your directions are very clear and easy to follow. I'm a beginner with royal icing; this is by far the most helpful tutorial! I appreciate you putting the recipe in the description so I didn't have to keep pausing and replaying the video to get all the ingredients.

[@LittleCookieCo]

I'm so happy you like it! And same I hate pausing and trying to write everything down too 😆 so had to have it in the description!

[@BekumsWoo]

Great video, Little Cookie Co! Very clearly and helpfully filmed, edited, and narrated. I'll be trying your recipe and hints. Thank you!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much ♥️

[@vee5194]

Your icing is a game changer. I used another one and didn’t understand why it would come out grainy. I gave yours a shot and my cookies looked smooth!! I was about to give up trying to make cookies but your icing gives me confidence now. I just need to work on decorating. Thank u for sharing your recipe!! ❤️❤️

[@LittleCookieCo]

I am so happy to hear that it worked well and that you didn't give up 🥰🥰🥰

[@lisachapman6474]

Your videos are absolutely the best! Thank you so much for doing these. I can usually make cookies that taste good, but after watching your videos, I'm going to try my hand again at the more detailed decorating!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much!! And hope you do give it a chance! It seems hard in the beginning but its so much and it gets better each time 😊

[@1gttoepicks]

I have used this recipe twice now, and I love it. I have watched many videos and tried many recipes-this one is the best! Thank you for your carefully crafted video.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much, means a lot! And I'm so happy it turned out well for you 🥰

[@sweetsbypichu8162]

Awesome, I have a lot to learn about Royal Icing, thx for sharing !!!!!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

It's so amazing, you can do so much with it!

[@nancymomma2500]

Nothing to it. Crack 3 eggs in a bowl. Whip whites on high with a lil vanilla extract, a pinch of salt. Mix about 4 minutes. Add a half bag of powder sugar. Mix on high 4 more minutes. Add a block of cream cheese!!!!!! ( room temp) beat on high again 4. MAKE SURE you don't see any cream cheese chunks. If its to thin add more powder sugar. To thick then add milk. ( I use heavy whipping cream) Put icing in a plastic bowl & cover your bowl with a wet towel. I use a wet paper towel, plastic wrap AND the top. Mix in colors when your ready to ice cookies. Ice the cookies, shake the cookies!!!!! Pop bubbles. This vid is WAY 2 MUCH INFORMATION. Just chill out. Its NOT rocket science!!!!

[@barbdouglas3242]

Thank you. This is the absolute best royal icing recipe that I have ever used! Very tasty and so nice to work with. Dries beautifully with a nice sheen. Merry Christmas!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much, I'm so happy to hear that ❤️ Merrry Christmas!

[@mariarugolo2487]

The tastiest royal icing I've ever had! Thank you for an excellent tutorial. ❤

[@LittleCookieCo]

Oh I'm so happy to hear that 🥰🥰🥰 thank you!!!

[@nathalyuribe6550]

Hello, thank you very much for this great video, you explain very well, I would like to know if I could replace the corn syrup with something else, since in my country it is very difficult to find😢

[@jeanettejeffries9611]

Wow! You did a really nice job with this video! I loved the way you demonstrated and explained the recipe and process.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@michellekabdi7694]

I used your recipe tonight for my Christmas cookies and got the best flood I have ever had! Thank you so much!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!! I love to hear that ❤️ so happy it worked well for you 😁🙌

[@alisongarciabrockwell1977]

Hi!! I'm loving your videos so far!! I JUST started this cookie making journey! My first batch tasted really good, but the decoration was laughable lol! I'm working on my 2nd batch of icing today and already it's better with the help of your videos! So thank you!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Hello! Welcome to the wonderful world of cookies 😁 Don't worry about the decoration too much, everyone I know, even some of the most amazing cookie artists had some pretty awful cookies in the beginning, myself included! The only way to get better is to keep making them, and eveytime you'll learn what you need to yet better at and slowly it will come. Always take pictures of your work too, sometimes you don't feel like you're getting better until you look back! Keep it up and I still have bad days with cookies, but I don't let it get me down, so don't ever give up! 🥰

[@alisongarciabrockwell1977]

@@LittleCookieCo Thank you for the words of encouragement!! My boys, 18 yr. old twins, told me the same thing. They said just like with anything, it takes practice. They just starting welding class, so they compared the two things taking practice... at least mine you get to eat! 😁 I did take pictures lol! Pics of my messy kitchen too! 🤪 Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Sounds like you have some smart boys! Its hard when you want to be good at something right away but it's a process! The one thing that really pushed me to get better (although was stressful at the time) was selling them. I'd get requests of all these different themes and it really pushed me out of my comfort zone and made me decorate cookies weekly and then I really started to see an improvement! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving 🥰

[@NellyYoussef-rk3tl]

I tried this and it came out so good and delicious! I love how you explain everything and what to do and what to avoid doing. Love all your videos. God bless you!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that!!! God Bless you too!!

[@edithsmith5510]

This was a wonderful video! I feel confident to begin decorating cookies. Thank you for sharing your recipe and practical tips.

[@LittleCookieCo]

I'm so happy it gave you the confidence to start! The best way to learn is to give it a try and then you'll find out where your struggling and then its good to come back and see the videos again! Thats what I used to do when I started hehe. And it takes some time to get used to it but once you do it a few times you'll get better and better. Alwyas takes pictures so you can see your improvement 😁 best of luck!

[@Olwyn4U]

Thank you so much! I kept them overnight in a cold oven and they were hard this morning!! Previous recipes in the pst were solid much sooner but I do like your recipe! Thanks so much.

[@LittleCookieCo]

The more air circulation they have the faster they dry! So as long as they're uncovered they'll dry and if you put a fan to blow near them for the first little bit, it speeds up the process!

[@donaldrippetoe5246]

We continued our Christmas Cookie adventure by making your royal icing yesterday. We learned a ton along the way, and it was so much fun! The consistency is such a big factor in decorating. Once we started decorating, we laughed nearly the entire time! It was getting late, and my wife said it was time to shut it down, I checked back after 30 minutes, and she was still decorating cookies! We are looking forward to getting family together for a cookie decorating party! The butter emulsion was a nice touch and very flavorful. Does using the bright white on the overall batch drive you to add more color to darken (deepen) colors like green, red and black? Thank you for sharing!

[@LittleCookieCo]

I'm so glad you have so much fun!! Its really hard to quit once you get into it! And I'm sure your family will absolutely have a blast decorating cookies together 😁 and yes consistency is everything, and the hardest part is that there's not a 1 size fits all. You almost have to find your own perfect consistency that works well for you! Its been so long since I haven't added white to my icing so for coloring darker colors not sure how much it affects it. But it helps so much with color bleed and so I wouldn't skip it. Colors deepend with time, so if you let them sit a bit they do get deeper. Also, I find Wilton colors just aren't as strong as others, I prefer Americolor as I find it works the best from what I've tried!

[@kpoplover1101]

You’re amazing at explaining everything! My cookie game dramatically increased after discovering your channel. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!

[@LittleCookieCo]

That makes me so happy, thank you so much!! I'm so glad to hear it 🥰

[@jantaylor4282]

I love your channel. Your videos are wonderful for beginners. I never decorated cookies with a piping bag. I used the bags years ago doing cakes especially in my 20's and 30's. I took more lessons later, but never followed up actually using them. I will be 79 in Dec. 2023. I am still very active and I love cooking, but have really always loved baking even more, starting in 4th grade and selling cookies to my neighbor who was not a baker. I also have and still do crafting. Your channel, that I just found has made me want to try decorating cookies with tips and bags. I know my supplies that I have are packed away somewhere! I am sure the bags will need replacing but I have lots of tips. Thank you for your slow paced, informative, and friendly videos. I have taken and taught many classes on all kinds of subjects. You are a great teacher!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much. That means a lot coming from you who has so much experience and has even taught as well ❤️❤️ I would be so happy if you decorated cookies, how amazing would that be 🥰🥰 you are an inspiration 🥰

[@bethanyvaughn9990]

Such a wonderful straight forward video. Thanks so much! I’m sure it’ll take me a few times to get it perfect but I’m sure it’ll be way better than the store bought royal icing. ❣️

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much! It takes a little bit to get the hang of it but evey time you do it you'll get better!!

[@madelinekammerer403]

INSTANT FOLLOW! This was SO helpful!! Keep doing what you are doing we appreciate you!!🎉

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much 🥰❤️

[@gialvi4415]

Love your ideas and your walk thru. I always dread decorating cookies and cakes but you make it look so easy! Thank you. Can’t wait to try it👍

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!! And I do hope you give it a try 🥰🥰

[@smilworm4299]

Hi I haven't made royal icing cookies in like 15 years, and this recipe was perfect, so easy , makes a lot and tastes so good.

[@LittleCookieCo]

I'm so happy to hear that and happy you're back making cookies 😁

[@7songstress]

Thank you for this - I learned so much!

[@LittleCookieCo]

So happy to hear that!!!

[@gracelow1387]

Used recipe tonight, for 24 cookies going to stencil a turkey on them tomorrow, with my daughter, and give as gifts for her mom to mom group. They will be paint your own cookies. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@LittleCookieCo]

That's awesome! I'm sure they will love the cookies 🥰🥰

[@ireneware9324]

Thank you for the recipe is the best recipe I have ever seen I appreciate it and I will enjoy using it

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️

[@ap2179]

I've used this royal icing recipe and it's great! It definitely hardens but it's never gotten rock hard n crumbly even after a few days. Thanks for being so detailed n explaining things clearly. Btw I use Wilton meringue powder and I mix just until everything's well incorporated...no over mixing. Tnx ☺️

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you you much, so happy to hear that!!

[@tcmac1999]

My question is how many different colors of flood/outline based on your piping bag did one bag of powdered sugar make? And how many cookies does one bag cover approximately? It’s such a pain to make and I either make too much or too little. Thank you! They are so beautiful!

[@LittleCookieCo]

It really depends on how many colours and how big your cookies are. I usually can ice about 3 dozen but if I make a lot of colours I always make too much just in case and so then that takes more icing. I always freeze leftover icing so if I need just a bit of a colour or need to add more to it, I can easily!

[@rosannhawkinson4559]

Best video on explaining and demonstrating consistencies that I have watched! Thank you!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww thank you so much ❤

[@lynb2039]

best instruction and icing by far. beautifully filmed.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰

[@thecalicoheart7946]

I agree! Your videos are always *so clear* in pictures and explanations. Thank you. 😊🙏💐💕

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much! I try my best to make it as clear as possible and try to improve with every video if I can 😁 it's still a learning process for me too hehe

[@SarahGraceCookieCo]

I love your filming style! It’s so clean and bright! Beautiful!

[@feemake-upart3051]

Okay i gotta sayyyy. I made it today and I'm really excited to finish decorating my cookies! I used an almond emulsion, but everything else is the same, and it is super tasty and it is drying shinny and smooth! i have tried like 5 different royal icing recipes and... yours is my fav!! thank you so much for sharing!!! love from Argentina!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!! I'm so happy to hear that! I'm so happy you like it and it worked well for you! And I love your country, I have been there once and its such a beautiful place I hope one day I can go back!!

[@feemake-upart3051]

@@LittleCookieCo well i got a little bit of bleed when they fully dried, but maybe its the color paste haha i'll keep trying because the result is beautiful and super smooth!! ohhh you should def come visit again!! Im Venezuelan, but i live here and it is a beautiful country! :)

[@LittleCookieCo]

Did you add any white to the icing, that really helps with color bleed. And if you'd dry them in front of a fan it helps too! Oh my husband has family from Venezuela but hes from Colombia. I lived there for about a year or so! Very similar cultures 🥰

[@jenniferbruce9884]

I want to see how you do the gold on the ballerina in your opening!! Please!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

I believe it's at the end of this video (this was one my earlier videos and I do hope to redo it as I have better equipment and learned a lot on how to film better since then) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHKui5JtiNeBrpI

[@LauraLovesLounge]

Oh my gosh! Me, too! It's just gorgeous.

[@LauraLovesLounge]

@@LittleCookieCo Nice! Thank you! ♥

[@beverlypeterson291]

Thank you for doing this tutorial!! What is your opinion on people using twice, and even more, the amount of meringue powder? I have tried or with 6Tbsp and had such a hard time with it so, I reduced it to 5 tbsp and still had some trouble with it smoothing out! I am going to try your method! Just curious what you think of all the people who swear using more meringue gives them more control because I have had zero luck with that! Also, I see you don’t mix the water with the meringue before adding the sugar, etc. I was taught to do that but maybe that is also part of the problem? I appreciate any input you have about this!!! You do such great videos and explain things so well!!! I also LOVE that ballerina cookie!! It is so gorgeous!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much ♥️♥️ I'm no expert but I just do qhat's easiest and gives me the best result in my experience. I've tried using more meringue powder and really didn't see a difference and because its expensive I figure why use more if it works the same. And I've tried mixing it with water first. I think people do that to dissolve it maybe? Again I tried it and didn't really notice a difference except maybe more bubbles so then I stopped doing that too. I find dumping it all into one bowl works just as great as anything else and it's much quicker to do, so im all for it! If you had trouble with it settling, try adding a touch more water. I personally like my flood to be pretty loose and settle on its own, and also a reason why I outline my cookies with stiffer icing so it doesn't flow off the edges. But some people prefer a thicker flood. So it may take some playing around to find what works best for you. I always say there's no wrong way, as long as you get the results you want, do whatever works for you!!

[@suziewhattley3917]

Thank you for the notes section to clarify how much powdered sugar. "One bag" in my area means many different sizes: 6oz., 12oz., 16oz., 32oz., and 48oz.

[@LittleCookieCo]

1 bag is 1kg or 2.2 pounds! Should be in the recipe below the video!

[@kimadhyatmaharaj1469]

This really is the best royal icing recipe and it’s really beginner friendly 🥰 also your tips really helped me out 🤓

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰

[@rosettapstone]

I should have watched this before trying to make this icing right now. Next time I'll do it this way. Your video is calming and assuring. Just what I needed after screwing up my icing!!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww I'm so sorry your icing didn't turn out before. It's kind of temperamental someitms with royal icing, so hopefully the next time it will work out much better! And glad you find it reassuring, I always want my viewers to know they can do it just as good if not better than me!

[@amaliaaax]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I am a total newbie to cookie decorating, so this helps me a lot! Jus one question: how many cookies (medium size) do you decorate usually with this recipe? Thanks again! 🥰

[@LittleCookieCo]

I'm glad it helps 🥰🥰 I can usually do about 3-4 dozen and have leftover icing! If they are round cookies about 3 or do and thinner ones or longer ones that have less surface area can be 4 or more.

[@ljesper843]

Best tutorial on royal icing! I’m such a fan! Your voice is soothing and I don’t feel intimidated to try making sugar cookies. Thank you for a great tutorial!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww thank you so much! I'm so glad my voice is soothing 🥰 and I hope you aren't intimidated, I started learning off of videos too and the only way to get better was to practice!

[@muddigespannoma9021]

The cookies are so nice-have you good receipe for me - for these cookies like yours? Kind regards- Karola from Germany(please stay safe and healthy)

[@LittleCookieCo]

Hello! I've always wanted to visit Germany the closest I've been is having a layover in Frankfurt. Hoping one day I can visit 😁 i have this video on how I make my cookies and the recipe is linked below the video (its not my recipe I just tweak it a bit for my liking).

[@muddigespannoma9021]

@@LittleCookieCo Well if you can visit Germany write me a message, so if you came to Frankfurt so i come there and take you in my car so we show you Heidelberg & Mannheim and our hometown Schriesheim, this is a nice smal town in the middle of Mannheim &Heidelberg 😀👍👍👍👍so we can drink a Glas of our one wine:) I hope that all can goe good & well against covid. My 2 daughters are nurse in a big Hospital, so the junger is on a covid Station, a hard Job, and realy if you can flight to german we will visit for a tripp.... best wishes to you and your family❣

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much, that is so kind of you. And your daughters are amazing for what they are doing, true heroes ♥️ I pray you and your daughters stay safe!!

[@nishanthifernando5248]

@@LittleCookieCo thanks nice recipe

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you 🥰

[@Freedom27401]

Some tutorials convey mechanics. Your tutorials convey your EXPERIENCE as well. Thanks so much. A few more of your tutorials and I’m going to give this a go! Looks like such fun.

[@LittleCookieCo]

I know you can do it!! It takes a few times but there's no better way then dive in and then see what you can work on the next time !

[@thecookieicer6179]

Timely video! I love learning more about royal icing!!

[@mimibordelai745]

I will try it today and let you know how it works for me. Thanks for sharing

[@LittleCookieCo]

Please do!! Thanks ♥️

[@tdg1945]

Happy to an update to your original video! ❤️ What a great idea of thinning it down to outline consistency while mixing VS each individual color! Why or why didn't I think of this?! 🤦‍♂️ 😂 As always, you're my cookie decorating idol! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰

[@caitdestefano8417]

This is the best tutorial I have ever seen to make royal icing in the various consistencies and colors. I always found decorating cookies so intimidating but you gave me the confidence I needed to try again.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much!! That's exactly what I try to get across with my videos, that anyone can do it! May take a bit of practice, but it will yet better and will get easier! It makes me happy that you feel that way and haven't given up on trying 🥰

[@beckybaylies2066]

Love, love, love your videos

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much!!

[@jenniferbrouwer7357]

I went to a class but learned more tips from you. Thanks, so excited to try again!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much! I have an updated video of my icing, which may be even more helpful ♥️

[@sheilavannorman215]

Love the video and the addition of corn syrup. How long does it generally take for the icing to become dry/firm enough to stack?

[@LittleCookieCo]

I always make sure to let my cookies dry overnight uncovered (so at least 8 hours) before I package them to make sure they're completely dry! Depending on how humid your area is, it may take longer or shorter, but normally I finish decorating at night then I'll leave packaging to the next day hehe

[@kathyisern4890]

This video is amazing: easy to listen to and watch. Wholeheartedly recommend this channel.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww thank you so much ❤️❤️ I really appreciate that!

[@sherrytruitt1028]

This is great. I will need to try this recipe. When you're adding the white, is it like the americolor white? It's been a year now that I've been watching YT. Learned so much from you and others about the cookies. I did get americolor gels. Wanted to try something else other than wilton. I've really enjoyed the videos since it's been a few years that I've baked/decorated.👍

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!! Yes it is americolor white, although its been hard to find lately. The only place I know that has it in stock, ill link below! Americolor is much better than wilton I find it takes much less colour and the bottles are easier to use! Hope you find some time to get decorating again 🥰 howsweetisthat.ca/on-line-store.php#!/AmeriColor-Bright-White-Soft-Gel-Paste-Colour-6-oz/p/233610098

[@dianemclaughlin9267]

This is the best icing recipe! Most royal icing on cookies is tasteless and like concrete but this recipe is yummy! I have lots of practicing to do. My cookies were yummy and pretty but nowhere near professional looking! 😂

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww thank you so much!! I'm so happy to hear that 🥰 don't worry, your cookies are great I'm sure, we are our own worst critics! And the more you do it, the better they will be, but it comes with time!

[@maggoquintana293]

Hello How do you freeze heat sealed cookies? Thank you for all your amazing tips and help. 😊

[@LittleCookieCo]

You can freeze them as is, if they are heat sealed or you can put them in an airtight container. Just make sure when you thaw them, you don't open the container or the bag until it reaches room temperature. Otherwise you get condensation on your cookie and could eat at your icing.

[@maggoquintana293]

Thank you, I will try to freezing some to see what happens. If I freeze multiple heat sealed cookies, can I stack them on top of each other? Also do you suggest I put them in a box?

[@LittleCookieCo]

You can stack them! I usually put mine in an airtight Tupperware container or in large ziploc freezer bags! If they're hear sealed well then a box should be ok as long as they have one airtight layer they'll be ok!

[@maggoquintana293]

@@LittleCookieCo thank you so much for always responding, and all your advise . You are the best 😍

[@LittleCookieCo]

You're very welcome! I try my best to respond as much as possible 🥰🥰

[@ashtonwilliams5515]

The MOST helpful video! I just had 3 recipes come out off and this was so clear I was able to understand what the others missed. Thank you for this content

[@LittleCookieCo]

Omg yay! Thank you so much!! I'm so happy it worked well for you 🥰🥰

[@coffeecake8835]

Great video! It is a bit hard to see the details that you describe with white background, white bowl, and white icing. I appreciate the time you took to share this information.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!! Yes I noticed that after the fact too, there's always room for improvement right 😊

[@coffeecake8835]

@@LittleCookieCo Oh, yes. Of course!

[@debjudisch5548]

At least she did a green as well. I watched that for consistency.

[@cindyhappel7376]

This looks awesome and I can’t wait to try it! I tried to use royal icing once before and it was a big fail! Hopefully this will be the ticket. Thank you for sharing these recipes with us.

[@LittleCookieCo]

I hope it works out well for you!! I've had a lot of people tell me it's been great so hope the same for you. I will have a newer video coming out on Sunday on how I make my royal icing, will be similar to this one (same recipe) but tried to make it better with some more info and better shots 😁

[@katelyn1215]

Great video!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@gmcamp5592]

I just found your channel today, and I am extremely excited to try again to work with the royal icing. Your instructions are the best that I have seen yet and with your guidance I am sure that I will be successful.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much, that means a lot 🥰🥰 you'll do great, I know it!!

[@thecalicoheart7946]

Have you considered putting a PayPal account link in your description? I have seen a really good idea in other videos where the uploader has said something like “Would you like to buy me a cup of coffee?” to support the channel, which I think (personally speaking) is a brilliant idea. I feel that this idea is so that people can donate a ‘no pressure’ amount, if so moved, to help support the uploader. I would love to ‘buy you a cup of coffee’ in gratitude for all you have taught me through your generosity. 😊I am sure I wouldn’t be the only one.🤔🙂 Just a thought.... 🤔🤷🏼‍♀️☺️💐😁

[@LittleCookieCo]

You are too kind, thank you very much! I haven't ever really thought about that even though I've seen it on other videos too, but will definitely give it some thought. I just didn't think anyone would want donate to me hehe 🥰🥰

[@thecalicoheart7946]

@@LittleCookieCo I’ve noticed that some people also call it a ‘Tip Jar’! 😃 Well, you will decide to do whatever is right for you! 😊 Had to mention the idea though! 😁 Gives people the opportunity to give something back to you. If they can’t afford to or don’t want to, it’s still their choice. But if you don’t put a link up, it’s sorta not giving people an opportunity if they want to? 🤷🏼‍♀️😀 You give so much Stephanie. 💕Just my opinion, feel free to ignore me! 😆 Thank you for all you share, your videos really are quality and so very helpful. 😁🙏💐

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much!! You do make great some points! I will definitely look further into it and see how to make a PayPal account or something along those lines. Thank you very much, you are a very kind person and so happy that my videos have helped 🥰🥰

[@lucycontenza7333]

Your such a great teacher. Solved all my woes. Thank you!

[@LittleCookieCo]

I'm really happy to heat that, thank you ❤️

[@IfTheOvenMittFits]

Great video! Just wondering is there a benefit to using very little meringue powder as opposed to more? Also, what brand of meringue powder do you recommend?

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!! I didn't find much of a difference when I put more meringue powder. And since its an expensive ingredient I don't mind using less with the same results!

[@IfTheOvenMittFits]

@@LittleCookieCo thanks so much!

[@LittleCookieCo]

You're welcome!

[@gladysprentice9637]

Thank you so much for answering me. That is exactly what I did. Thank you so much. You are awesome. I watched your videos all the time, I love the way you explain. I am from Canada