Quick and Easy Royal Icing Recipe

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

There is a special place in heaven for you making this video. Thank you!!!

[@mrg9255]

First time making cookies with royal icing. Thank god i found this video with your royal icing recipe. Hallelujah.

[@JudiChristopher]

I am blown away... This is an EXCELLENT Video... and it is short and sweet. Thank YOU so much for sharing this great video. This is the FIRST and ONLY video that I have seen that shows "3" stages of Icing... WOW... I love this video.

[@fioamateeglin1871]

Best video about royal icing so far. Short, informative, easy to understand. Thank you!

[@dnrtme600]

Best I have seen demonstrating various consistencies AND filling those piping bags!

[@Evans951]

That was extremely helpful! I attempted my first try at making royal icing and I gave up because I couldn't get it right. After watching your video, I know exactly what my problem was. I didn't know I still needed to water down the icing to get an outline consistency. Mine was too stiff and so was my flooding icing. I loved how you went into detail about flooding icing consistency. I'm looking forward to giving it another try. Thanks so much for your video.

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Love hearing that! I'm so glad I could help!

[@anitasetiawati2838]

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[@sarahthomas3583]

Thank you for sharing this video. I'm not that experienced with decorating sugar cookies but I want to do some golf themed ones for my bday party on Friday. I'm going to try this.

[@rachelsime9324]

I actually found that super helpful I like that you used comparisons that anyone can relate to IE the tooth paste consistency that helped me understand so much better

[@gayanipramodapeiris7025]

I am so glad I came through this video. Working with icing has been a huge fear for me. I tend to mess up everytime I worked with icing. But your video saved me. This is the best explanation I came across so far and the recipe worked perfectly ❤️ you helped me fulfil my dream of trying out icing on a cookie. Thank you so much ❄️☃️

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

You are so welcome!

[@anavillamariquina8673]

this is the best video i've ever seen for making royal icing!

[@loubrooks3359]

I've watched other videos and was still confused... THANK YOU!!! This was so easy to understand and follow. YAY!!!

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Oh, I am so glad! Thank you!

[@fatimedo5994]

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[@whitneyc5909]

Agreed!! Very easy!!! Thank you!!!

[@chrissys7332]

I agree

[@tulinihmajaim3864]

My first time making Christmas cookies this year n im search for easy making royal icing. Thank you so so much for this videos!!! It helps a lot for someone who dont bake 😂 just trying cause my kids like it. Thank you so much❤❤❤ God bless you. Love from Sabah 💖

[@sarahmora5207]

I followed your directions for my first time making royal icing! I was stressssed but it worked out in the end. 😄 I will never make another cookie icing recipe. Your recipe is the best!

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Oh I am so glad!!

[@SugarSugarCreek]

Omg thank you!!! Air bubbles were making me insane!!!! I was whipping my meringue powder with the water so no wonder! I think I'll use my hand mixer too as opposed to the kitchenaid and see if that helps

[@notsuspicioususer4080]

Hello!! I know it’s been a while but I was wondering how you felt about the flavor of the recipe. Do you remember it went when you tried it out?

[@wm6649]

I had been mixing the meringue powder with water before adding the sugar, and I'm always have problems with the bubbles. Thank you so much for this recipe it completely changed and made my life easier 😊

[@Miss_Dani_DWhit]

Thank you so much for sharing this. This is bu far most simple video I've seen on creating real icing. I'm making No. 4 and Princess Crown cookies for my God Daughter's Birthday 🎂

[@incognitogirl6201]

Me: "oh wow, this looks so easy!" Also me: drops measuring cup while pouring in water and just *destroys* the icing. Also also me: stares in dismay

[@tammyardoin-Bithiah]

Sounds like me🤣

[@kimjohnson5400]

Yeah, should have seen my “nailed it” Halloween cookies!

[@watermelon-u3u]

@@kimjohnson5400 OH TRUE

[@elainem5703]

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[@kateanderson6770]

I have followed other professional decorators for years, ordered their products & have messaged them when I was stuck with my icing consistencies. None have been able to explain this as simply & effectively as you. (Some even laughed at my failed attempts. 🙄) THANK YOU for this video!!

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Oh, thank you! I am sorry that has been your experience, but am so happy to hear that this video was helpful!

[@emyyolo6202]

I made this recipe today and it was my very first attempt at making royal icing and at decorating sugar cookies and WOW it was so simple I swear the hardest part was me thinking it was gonna be super stressful to make lol! The icing is good and kinda tastes like marshmallow which is cool! I used vanilla extract but next I want to try peppermint extract form some Christmas themed cookies!

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

That's awesome!! It is very easy and I'm so glad it worked out well for you! Now the fun part, decorating!!

[@kealohamaffey7126]

I used this video 2 christmases ago, but couldn’t find it this past year. I ended up baking the cookies and not icing them, but I was determined to find it before my daughters’ birthday party this weekend. Only took 2 hours on Pinterest and a last resort to KZbin! 🤪 I’m ecstatic.

[@FirstLast-mf1og]

Thank you so much! Welcome to the KZbin world! Your going to do great!

[@beatrizmorales639]

Great recipe 🤭🫶 congratulations and thank you 🙏

[@chocolatensunshine]

This video has one of the best explanations! Clear and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Thank you!

[@FirstLast-mf1og]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@joannvavrek5370]

Great video. My icing quite often has air bubbles. Now I know how to rectify this issue. Thanks.

[@M3GANdoll]

Going to give it a try...Which one is best for stencils?

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Use something between piping and stuff consistency.

[@rachelbaba2698]

Thank you this is sooo helpful love it I keep seeing really fake vids and this is totally not fake thank you

[@jenniferwong4530]

Great tip to let the air bubbles rise! Thnx😀

[@Hi-lt9mh]

Hi I wanted to know whether it is possible to make this using a stand mixer? Thank you so much for your tutorial!

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Yes, absolutely!

[@sierrashaheen677]

Wonderful explanation and walk-through. Thank you. God bless you

[@galdento2808]

Omg thank you so much for actually putting grams in the recipe

[@stephndest994]

I have been searching and searching for a royal icing recipe and this was the easiest. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@tammyardoin-Bithiah]

Thank you, I have been trying and trying to get my consistency correct but tomorrow I am going to use your video, thank you!

[@mariarugolo2487]

I think I finally understand royal icing consistency!! Thank you so much. Happy to subscribe, like, follow, share & save!

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Thank you!

[@acacia_alexander]

Thank you! I tried making my mom's recipe and it didn't come out right. I'm a visual learner so your video helped a lot!

[@yeeeeet5008]

The information and tips u gave in this were A-1!!!

[@janniejames9626]

PERFECT INSTRUCTION!!!! THANK-YOU

[@kymkalivas2733]

What kind of food coloring do you recommend? Great video thanks so much! 😊

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

I like gel food coloring, there are lots of great brands.

[@Ladytulip22]

Love this, thank you!! Practicing my piping using your other video 😊

[@zinebhassaine5967]

Thank you so much for your explanation. I have just a small question. What if I don't have meringue powder ? What should i do instead please .

[@kumahilasaadon9487]

Hi , how long is the shelf life of these biscuits with this royal icing?

[@Cookiecooking3]

Best, easy to follow royal icing video on KZbin 💜

[@elihandmade8033]

Hi May I know how long I can store the flood icing ? Do I freeze it ? Please guide me. Thank you

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

You can keep it in the fridge up to a week (just stir if there is any separation), or in the freezer for 2+ weeks.

[@nathanieldenu7572]

That is a nice way of making royal icing.

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Thank you 😋

[@christinegott3699]

Thank you, Yr tutorial was very informative. Just became a new subscriber. Looking forward to learning yr tricks and trade for decorating. Merry Christmas and happy holidays.

[@garm091]

Hi, this is the best/easiest video to follow on ALL of the internet, I swear lol. Can I sub lemon juice for some of the water to make it a lemon royal icing?

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Thanks! Yep, you absolutely could. You could sub it for all the water to make it very "lemony", or just a few tablespoons.

[@kayganzzz]

Thank you for sharing this! I am a (very) amateur baker and this was super helpful!

[@Anna-gh6gm]

You are SUCH a great teacher. Thanks for posting.

[@iryaperez1452]

Love it ! What would be the best food coloring t use ? As in liquid or gel food coloring ?

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

I highly recommend gel food coloring, like Americolor brand. But you can use whatever you have on hand. If you only have liquid coloring, add the color before thinning to your desired consistency.

[@iryaperez1452]

@@thehoneyblonde4732 thank you !

[@DonutBoxers]

that was so easy to understand! i really want to get into cookie decorating, any tips for keeping your hand steady? and i’ve seen a lot of people mention a scribe tool but i don’t have one, will a toothpick or pin work?

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Yes, you can use a scribe tool, toothpick, or other thin pointy object to help smooth the icing. That won't help with a steady hand, necessarily, but it will help clean up some mistakes.

[@sharon7755]

OMG this tutorial was so easy to follow, so THANK YOU!!!😁😁☺️☺️😀

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

You are so welcome!

[@tracierendell4422]

Thank you. This will be easy to follow

[@hudharizzy795]

Thanks so much. You made it so simple and explained everything on point . I am about to make some royal icing now . Hope it will turn out exactly like yours ❤.

[@harunasuzooki]

thank you so much for sharing this! i’m gonna bake a cake for my mom’s bday soon

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Royal icing is really best on cookies since it hardens. I would recommend a buttercream frosting for decorating a cake.

[@harunasuzooki]

@@thehoneyblonde4732 ooooh okay!!! thank you so much for telling me this ❤️

[@fzqah08wz]

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO , I REALLY NEEDED IT :)

[@j3w1l59]

your welcome ;) Jk :)

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Glad it helped!

[@Wunderbar_]

I just love your explanation. Wonderfully prepared just love it.

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Thanks so much!

[@katyryan4731]

This is amazingly clear and concise! I notice you didn’t add a piping tip to the second and third bags. Would you normally use one and did you just omit them for video purposes?

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Thank you! No, I do not typically use piping tips for piping or flood consistency icing.

[@nanak4311]

Such an informative video! Thank you! Do you need to get rid of the air bubbles for flood consistency only? Or should you do it for also the stiffer consistencies?

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Great question! They are really only an issue with flood consistency. The weight of the icing when its thicker seems to supress the air bubbles from forming.

[@nanak4311]

Thank you! ❤️

[@blankitapimentel6801]

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[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Gracias!

[@mysticarts8787]

Wow you explained it soooo well im so happy thnak yoy so much for sharing

[@dianadsouza698]

Is there a substitute for meringue powder?

[@user-fm9ii8rl5o]

Egg whites (try and look for pasteurized)

[@melissaaguilar8206]

How much of the egg whites should I use?

[@user-fm9ii8rl5o]

@@melissaaguilar8206I go by 3 egg whites and 4 cups of powdered sugar. Look up royal icing with egg whites. There’s plenty of videos

[@VelvetMaiden]

This recipe looks great! Super happy to find one that doesn't use corn syrup. Is the icing firm enough to stack cookies or ship them to friends/family without losing detail?

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Yes, it'll harden completely after 4-8 hours depending on the humidity of your house. I like to leave cookies out over night (uncovered - the cookies won't go stale) to be safe.

[@VelvetMaiden]

Thank you so much! 💜

[@sksskkskssks9830]

Will this recipe last in really hot places? Where I live is really hot and I wouldn't want the frosting to melt when im storing it.

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

The icing will not melt once it's on the cookie. It will actually dry and harden. It may take longer to dry and harden if you live in a humid area, otherwise temperature will not affect it.

[@sksskkskssks9830]

@@thehoneyblonde4732 thank you for the info!! I'm now sure that it won't melt in my containers XD. I will definitely use this recipe

[@noorbasem7271]

Came out perfect💕 can i use milk instead of water?

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

I have heard that yes you can. I personally haven't tried it.

[@Zahorror]

Hi instead of meringue powder can I use cream of tartar?

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

No, they are not the same. You can use egg whites. I recommend looking up a recipe that specifically uses egg whites.

[@nadinexxxxz]

Great video! Do you also use this 10-15 sec to outline and to fill your cookies at the same time? Thankyou already!

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Thanks! I will typically use a piping consistency to outline. But you can certainly use a 10-15 second flood icing to outline, too, especially if you don't have a lot of cookies to make and you don't need much piping consistency icing.

[@michelleslifeonrepeat]

Looks yummy. I’m new to icing, it was great to learn that 10 second count technique

[@tahanialbrzn]

Thank you. How long it takes to dry?

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

About 4 hours to dry completely.

[@Chrissssteenaa]

If we add food coloring that means we should add a bit less water right? Since the food coloring is a bit more liquid unless it’s gel?

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

That's a great question, and you are exactly right. I like to color my icing prior to thinning it down for that exact reason. If you are using liquid coloring you may need to use less water when thinning to your optimum consistency. Gel or powder food coloring you may need to use a bit more.

[@Chrissssteenaa]

@@thehoneyblonde4732 thank you so much!

[@alinamunoz5586]

Curious how long it generally takes for the flooding icing to dry:) love this video❤️

[@jake-n-g]

Usually 4-8hrs to harden all the way

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Agree with Jacob, 4-8 hours depending on humidity of your house/area. I set mine under a fan to help dry them a tad faster.

[@cheetahpower123]

Do you sift the sugar?

[@helenarichard]

The trick with the glass is the logic I never had

[@MRAustismCFEpilepsy]

I think this is so much work. My mom, I think, used milk, confect. sugar, then food coloring, and we used paint brushes.

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

That works. The difference is that royal icing sets completely hard and many people like using it to create very detailed designs. But that may not be your goal and that's fine, too.

[@MRAustismCFEpilepsy]

@@thehoneyblonde4732 as far as I remember, the icing my mom made dried completely hard, so you could stack the cookies in a tin, no problem.

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

@@MRAustismCFEpilepsy I'm glad you've found something that works for you.

[@daphnea5447]

If you take a look at the designs she creates, you’ll see you can’t achieve that with just a paintbrush

[@aminaam0]

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[@analiesecastillo4361]

Hi! How would you recommend dividing the icing? So that there's enough for outlining and enough for flooding? Happy Holidays!

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

You will only need a small amount for outlining. It takes approximately .5oz to flood a standard size cookie (3"x3"). If you have a scale, you can actually make a rough calculation of how much icing you will need and divide it accordingly. But I typically will make one small bag for outlining (like what you see in the video), and the rest will be flood.

[@safiyayacoobali8131]

So well explained and easy to follow! One question do you have to sift the icing sugar before?

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

No, you don't have to unless your sugar looks super lumpy. I know people that do, but I don't notice a difference in the icing.

[@valeruiz2948]

Thank you! How long does it last?

[@hannaclose2228]

If I want to make lemon flavoured do I sub lemon juice for some of the water? Thank you!

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

You sure can!

[@hannaclose2228]

@@thehoneyblonde4732 thank you! :)

[@n.m6015]

Thank you so much this is a godsend

[@dejongl5128]

Thank you for this video! This is the most helpful video I've seen, when it comes to royal icing.

[@sereneakhtar6389]

This helped so much. Thank you

[@briannah3070]

This was SOOO helpful! Would it be ok if I didn’t add vanilla extract? Would that effect the consistency at all? ❤️

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Yes, that is okay. You can add another flavor extract if you like.

[@adrianavaladez]

It was great watching your video, easy and quick. I'm trying it tomorrow. Please, could you tell me how do you make a black icing, mine is always a sad grey 😔 Thank you 😊

[@daphnea5447]

Not a professional but I heard adding cocoa powder along with black coloring works better, but black is a hard color to achieve

[@adrianavaladez]

@@daphnea5447 Oh, thank you for your reply and tip! I will try it. Thank you 😊💓

[@cashedcrown]

Does adding coloring effect how much water you should add when thinning the icing?

[@renjuzhou3458]

I always wanted to do icing for decorating but I always mess up and this video saved me is so easy to do this thank you🥰🥰

[@nicoleaguiar3996]

With colors do you use gel food coloring or liquid?

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

I prefer gel, but you can use liquid. Add the liquid food coloring before thinning down to your desired consistency as the liquid food coloring will thin down the icing.

[@marjoriedelosreyes3544]

New subscriber here. I'd love to learn cookie decorating! You're explaning it so well!

[@yahairadiaz1321]

Love this video very explanatory

[@neirabektas6682]

This was awesome! I have a question. I prepared all the icing in 4 separate piping bags that I tied off like you did in the video. I am using them for some decorating tomorrow, should I refrigerate the bags or can I leave them out?

[@leilasolis6563]

I think you can leave them because they might get hard in the fridge

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

They won't get hard in the fridge if the icing is in a closed piping bag.

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

I'd recommend refrigerating them. If you leave them out, that's fine, but they may start to separate so you will want to knead the bag to mix up the icing again. The icing will separate more slowly in the fridge, but you may still need to knead the bag to remix. You can also freeze the piping bags if you aren't going to use them for a while. Just let them sit out and defrost for about 10 minutes.

[@fsultani815]

What can l use replace meringue power

[@jaiedits4397]

egg whites

[@fsultani815]

@@jaiedits4397 thanks for your answer😍

[@Betchawonder22]

Is flood suitable for dipping cookies?

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Yes! I would use a 15-20 second consistency.

[@lingwei8134]

Can I use egg white powder instead of meringue powder? Will the dosage same as your recipe above? Thanks!

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Use the amount of egg white powder directed for 3 egg whites.

[@delilahmadrigal4799]

love this ! so easy and clear to understand cant wait to try

[@LeslieHayman11]

Oh man so helpful thank you

[@miso8310]

Hi! This looks soo good but I have question, do we substitute the meringue powder with egg whites, or whipped egg whites

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Good question. I don't use egg whites, so you may want to look up a recipe that does. I'd assume that you probably want to whip up the egg whites to soft peak stage before adding your sugar.

[@vanessad.c.4094]

Hi! I will try this this week... I will not use meringue powder, I will use egg whites. Do you have any tips for that? I suppose I mix it in the same way/same order, but worried about air bubbles and any issues since your video doesn't work with the egg whites. Please let me know :) Amazing videos new subscriber here!

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

I don't use egg whites so I can't offer much advice. I'd Google a recipe using egg whites so you can see their method.

[@Pureimagination200]

What can I use as a substitute for meraigne powder

[@audreyrangel4470]

raw egg whites!

[@Pureimagination200]

Audrey Rangel won’t I get sick

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

You can use pasturized egg whites (no, you won't get sick) or even egg white powder. The measurements for egg whites are in the description box.

[@cathR1M8]

So now I know where I went wrong...thanks for this video!

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

Happy to help!

[@pinkunicorn5556]

Can this be stored for a few days or should this be used immediately?

[@thehoneyblonde4732]

As long as the icing is covered, the icing can be stored for a while. Here is my recommendation: to use within the day, cover the bowl of icing in plastic wrap and leave on the counter or in the fridge. To use within the week or longer, place in a storage container, cover with plastic wrap, then the lid, and keep in the fridge for a week or the freezer for a month.

[@pinkunicorn5556]

@@thehoneyblonde4732 Thank you so much!

[@biteit3205]

Loooved it. Great explanation

[@piagysling5780]

You know what you doing...... I suscribed 🤗🤗😃