Wilton Royal Icing Recipe | Wilton

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Learn how to make the perfect royal icing recipe for making decorations that last! Royal icing is a smooth, hard-drying icing is perfect for making flowers, rosettes, and other decorations in advance. You can even use royal icing, sometimes called cookie icing, to cover and decorate cookies!
Note: This recipe is for a stiff consistency icing. Depending on your decoration, you may need to adjust this recipe to medium or thin consistency.
Learn more about decorating with royal icing in the How to Pipe Simple Icing Flowers Kit: bit.ly/2HVSvsV
Get the printable recipe here: bit.ly/2K32j0S
Find more ways to decorate cakes and desserts here: bit.ly/2FSGQ83
INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons Meringue Powder: bit.ly/2IjFyIM
4 cups (about 1 lb.) confectioners’ sugar
5 tablespoons warm water
TOOLS:
Electric mixer with paddle attachment (or hand mixer with beaters)
Large bowl
Silicone spatula: bit.ly/2K0lDvt
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[@wilton]

Learn how to make the perfect royal icing recipe for making decorations that last! Royal icing is a smooth, hard-drying icing is perfect for making flowers, rosettes, and other decorations in advance. You can even use royal icing, sometimes called cookie icing, to cover and decorate cookies!

[@charly2855]

Is it possible to make a smaller batch? Or would it be better to buy the premade royal icing?

[@yummystummy8455]

how many egg could i substitutefor meringue powder plss?

[@ladychucklefuck]

@@yummystummy8455 egg whites equal to the recipe amount. I use 1 PASTEURIZED egg white per 2 tblspoons merangue.

[@teheaddict]

Hi there, I'm creating a website can I please use this recipe? @Wilton

[@banzaitnt]

still have the royal icing flowers from my wedding cake.....nearly 20 yrs old.....in a plastic box in the fridge

[@itzchloee602]

isn't it mouldy?

[@hailieskibba5243]

Throw those out! They're definitely no good, unless you froze them as a memorabilia

[@justalileeveeoncrack3810]

lol

[@Asiyana786]

Waaaaooooooo 💕

[@OM-el5yo]

What is the point? You open your fridge, look at the flowers for 20 years and close it? Such a nonsense, sorry for my opinion.

[@diananeenooth2237]

You’re great excellent as a teacher 😊 Love Wilton as much as you are ! 🙏🏻

[@Thefnaffnfgamer]

Love this recipe, tried it out today for sugar eggs and it was perfect!

[@kittylouiselle7256]

I love this video thanks for the tips and I can’t wait to get going on my new projects💜

[@DaniellesMicoMarley]

thank you so much for this recipe and thanks to the person that said to sift the sugar. I actually cut this recipe in thirds and it made a little less then half a cup. I only needed a super small amount :) thank you again!!!!!!!!!

[@casadulce6340]

Very informative! Thank you for the great tutorial!☺️

[@junandjing7106]

I love using Wilton because its perfect in baking. 👏👏

[@jennajosten_thefairy]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I was very confused because my friend says that "cookie icing" is just sugar and water, but I knew that was wrong and I had to see for myself!

[@AudreyRusso]

Great video...answers a lot of questions...Thank you!

[@beppo0816]

You are great! Very clear your explanations congratulations

[@francisjoy9732]

I really love this, thank you very much

[@jennynovo2738]

Just to let anyone know the powdered sugar is sifted

[@hailieskibba5243]

DRY INGREDIENTS SHOULD ALWAYS BE SIFTED. ALWAYS!!!

[@boondoggled1]

Great video thank you!

[@SusansEasyRecipes]

Interesting combination of ingredients 🌼

[@saraswinerton7202]

Thank you so much you made this so easy a lot videos I look at made it look hard

[@wilton]

It is VERY easy, so please give this a try! Thank you for watching -Robin

[@Alejandra.p.6577]

Very informative! Thank you 😊

[@PinkFondantLima]

I love this icing😻

[@lashawnv]

Excellent demonstration... clear and concise! 😊

[@annebrunner3649]

Thank you.

[@user-qp8sy4rm5t]

thanks!^^ I will try it

[@ghiebuar3205]

Thanks your your vedeo excellent...

[@Asiyana786]

Excellent ❤💚💕

[@jennynovo2738]

Yummy

[@leeannyunt3727]

Can you mix piping gel to royal icing to give it a shiny finish?

[@hadiavlogspakistaniyoutube5202]

Hello how are you great job God bless you🌼🍫😊🌹🍰❤

[@zoej9175]

Wow🤩

[@ellejaysmith6623]

Thanks for the explanation of meringue powder. Good video. 👍

[@wilton]

Thank you for watching and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more videos.

[@chandyscreations4211]

Two questions: At what point in the process can I add coloring? If I make flowers with the icing, do I store them at room temp or should they be refrigerated?

[@sweetladynedavis5030]

Can you guys do a video on how to use your bottle royal icing

[@balisnchz7189]

At what point can I add color to the royal icing?

[@fallenangel7742]

How much egg white for that meringue powder I don't have.I want to make this friday.

[@colinpowell6221]

I tried this last year for Christmas cookie decorating. The icing came out like in the video. I added a bit more water to get a thinner icing for flooding the cookies. The meringue powder works wonderfully. The taste is a bit different with meringue powder than with a regular buttercream frosting, but as a cookie decorating it worked perfectly. I would not recommend frosting a cake with it, though. Buttercream works better for that.

[@wilton]

Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@ashleyferguson6589]

This is a great video. I've used royal icing in the past but I definitely learned some helpful hints. I ruined my hand mixer with royal icing! I hadn't even mixed it very long. Now I have a kitchenaid mixer so I hope to have better luck

[@alyssaromero7470]

How did it ruin it??? I only have a hand mixer and want to make some royal icing 😕

[@ashleyferguson6589]

@@alyssaromero7470 I guess because it is like glue and it either was to thick or some got up in the motor and the motor burned out

[@alyssaromero7470]

Ashley Ferguson Ohhh ok. Good to know. Thanks!

[@poocky100]

Is this good for sugar cookies with fine details?

[@chayafaith710]

Does anyone know if i can use royal icing as a base on a cookie to flood it and then once it dries can I pipe buttercream or other frostings on top? Would that affect anything?

[@beppo0816]

Bravo you explain super! Thank you

[@wilton]

Thanks for your feedback!😀

[@TanLe-uv8ls]

Hello, How to mix the meringue powder with whipping cream (35%) , whip together or separate and then fold them together? What is the ratio I should use? What type of flavor can I mix into the mixture? Thank you so much

[@dorothy2906]

good video

[@sandrapena2444]

What if I need it to be more runny for a drip to use on drip cake

[@ashabhji6714]

We don't hv meringue powder here and instead of egg whites Can we use cmc powder to get tht prefect royal icing ????plz rply2 soon I wanna try this recipe

[@yummycakes4422]

Hello I have done wilton full course since then I was not fan of royal icing Today watching your KZbin royal icing video feel I should try making and make myself fan 😊 so thank you very much you have explain very well/nicely too 😊 One Favor can you tell me dose gum paste have long self life as meringue powder ?? Thank you

[@wilton]

Hi! Thanks for watching the video and we're glad that this video has encouraged you to try royal icing again. If you're referring to our gum paste mix, it is good for up to 24 months unopened. Thanks!

[@TheFoodTrip]

Can we use egg white instead of meringue powder? And what will be the quantity?

[@shaascreative]

What we can add instead meringue powder

[@zimcatduckie2283]

Does it have to be hard sugar can it just be regular?

[@yuliarachmawati1193]

How many time to bake it if i make with egg white

[@patriciamendoza8294]

Me gustó el video lastimosamente no entiendo muy bien inglés pero trataré de traducir lo,gracias por compartir.

[@lisalisa3110]

I find it too sweet for kids, is there any way to make it with more merengue powder less powder sugar ratio?

[@missdailey123]

Do you think there is a difference in powdered sugar for consistency in making roses? I’ve always used C&H sugar. I tried Bakers sugar from Aldi’s and it didn’t work well for making flowers. You did a great job in demonstrating this video! Thanks! I always sift the meringue powder and powdered sugar before making flowers with the small tips though.

[@wilton]

Hi! We have not tested the difference in performance between brands of powdered sugar, so unfortunately, we can’t comment on which one performs better. Extra powdered sugar is added to icing to make it a bit more “dry”. However, powdered sugar is very sensitive to moisture and humidity. If your bag of leftover powdered sugar was not tightly sealed or if you have a humid kitchen, it will absorb moisture in the air, adding a little extra moisture to your icing. This extra bit might be what’s slowing down your icing from achieving stiff consistency. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe to our channel!

[@beverlynqueddeng1026]

Can i use egg white instead of meringue powder?

[@ektarao2710]

Really great

[@wilton]

Thanks for watching!

[@fritzieromano6921]

Hi.. how many egg whites if you are using fresh eggs?

[@mebellamebella8205]

Any substitute for meringue powder?

[@ODY0319]

To thin it out do you add more water?

[@wilton]

You can learn about adjusting icing consistencies here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIC3cnmDesdpbJo

[@rnhrdt1]

where can i buy those piping tips and white holders + those bags? i can never find those!

[@veronicac618]

I would try Hobby Lobby

[@sonasood3668]

Can we make it using egg whites if we don't have meringue PWD please help

[@youcook552]

What are the ingredients? WArm water icing sugar and what is the third one?

[@areesha2479]

What is merang powder

[@parbatiepetrie5078]

What if I add glycerine to my royal icing??? Would it get softer..easier to cut???

[@urhotnessbeau]

any substitute of meringue powder

[@mariasiqueiros2954]

Can I use less sugar

[@henna_by_rabiya]

1 cup is how many grams? Is it 190g

[@mintytran7033]

I bought one of your gingerbread houses.

[@littlelulubeans8757]

How much does this recipe make?

[@grishmabhawsar3397]

How can I substitute meringue powder For a vegetarian client?

[@chowthetabs]

Is there any way to subsitute the meringue powder but still allow it to be stable to create details such as a flower?

[@wilton]

In theory, you could find a Royal Icing recipe that uses Egg Whites instead of Meringue Powder!

[@thedayafteryesterday1253]

Can you use a hand mixer instead pf the mixing bowl?

[@thedayafteryesterday1253]

Nour Hachem oh ok ty 👌

[@MirNasimTabassum]

I don't find meringue powder in Bangladesh. Please let me know how many eggs and sugar I should take to make this icing.

[@SedTheMage]

Mir Nasim Tabassum on the can it says 2tsp meringue powder + 2 Tbsp water = 1 egg. So it looks like she used an equivalent of about 4 eggs whites. You want to beat them till foamy before adding any sugar.

[@plaidjailbird]

Chef Richards; CPC, CC just too add you only use egg whites for royal icing but it’s true you can use fresh egg whites in stead of the powder. :)

[@SedTheMage]

Yulizzzaaa Yes, thanks! My brain was on autopilot and just assumed everyone knew to only use egg whites. Edited my original post for those that don't continue reading.

[@MirNasimTabassum]

Thank you very much for your kind information.

[@missdailey123]

Thanks Robin. The royal icing was freshly made and there was no humidity. So I was curious if it was just the Baker's confectioners sugar. I used to teach for Penny's with Wilton products 45 years ago! Where did the time go! 🤢

[@laurawheeler5655]

How to make it

[@CharlanaJo]

If you don't have meringue powder is there anything else you can use?

[@XxsamLovesMusicxX]

Pasteurized egg whites

[@kimwilliams6998]

How long can the icing be stored in the bags once made?

[@wilton]

Hi Kim, You can store royal icing in an airtight container and keep it at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Here's a link to our video on how to store leftover icing and fondant: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ6sqX5jn9SCb7s

[@TastyEscapes]

What if we don't have meringue powder?

[@deboranewyear7758]

www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/royal-icing-recipe-1941917

[@meredithlawhorn7044]

Any Alternatives to meringue powder? Niece w anaphylaxis to eggs.

[@wilton]

We would recommend finding recipes that do not use eggs or meringue powder which contains eggs. Here is a link to one I found: mommyshomecooking.com/eggless-royal-icing/#recipe

[@MissRaex]

When you don't have the ingredients to make royal icing.

[@cupcakecass1]

#Anime 2 when you have everything accept the meringue powder 😬

[@pinkkisses8555]

Use egg whites

[@ladychucklefuck]

@@cupcakecass1 1 PASTEURIZED egg white per 2 tblspoons merangue is what I use

[@yamatoyazuyuki7049]

@@cupcakecass1 What is meringue powder I have Never seen or heard of it in all my 18yrs of my life

[@yaraaljundi]

@@ladychucklefuck thank you

[@marydominiquebadillalopezr1557]

can i use blender? i dont have mixer

[@Soreyla]

Can I do my own meringue powder ? I can't find it in grocery stores

[@OM-el5yo]

Walmart, Joann, Michael's full of meringue powder, if you live in US. Amazon is always a choice

[@s4r917]

Impressive teaching 😄

[@Nancivlog]

Is there a substitute for meringue powder?

[@eiggem3]

I would think egg white?

[@mickaeladatayan3515]

can i use milk instead of water for the royal icing?

[@user-mi8gg1pj7i]

Mickaela Datayan no

[@Pinkplatemealsandcakesdgte]

i swear by wilton's royal icing recipe...i'm from the philippines and wilton meringue powder is difficult to find here, but i do whatever it takes to get a hold of this product... i use this product a lot and my customers really love my cookies because of this...i've discussed using this product on my blog www.pinkplatemealsandcakes.com

[@Chiabelss]

What kind of food coloring to use for the royal icong

[@wilton]

Hi! You can use our gel icing colors or Color Right Performance Coloring System :)

[@Chiabelss]

Wilton yes that's the one I have thank you for the tips

[@adelodunkehinde5198]

I don't have meringue powder, what can I substitute it for?

[@michelle-jen9779]

lemon juice :)

[@valeriapokemon247]

michy uwu can you really? Does it work?

[@ton.m4923]

Hi what if you cant get meringue powder?

[@ihavegracedyouwithmypresen1219]

T MM you can use egg whites

[@thelilbear_honey2238]

Do you need the meringue powder

[@carley_ruckman]

Yes without it, it would be like a sugary water..

[@delishtreatz5201]

Is there a replacement for mirangue powder?

[@lenarasho7813]

Dinsor

[@lenarasho7813]

Doisz

[@DanielaAyala93]

What can I use instead of the meringue powder? Thanks

[@edithgonzalez483]

Daniela Ayala egg whites.

[@valeriapokemon247]

Bean Gonzalez can you really? Does it work properly?

[@cringecorner7459]

why not use real egg whites for meringue? i can't find meringue powders near me.

[@ediths.q.3097]

Thank you! I think we also would like to know the quantities in weight, please.

[@wilton]

We don't have those conversions at this time, but we'll be happy to pass along this feedback!

[@yummycakes4422]

Thank you for quick reply and I will make for my decorations My second question was for gum paste self life I think you forgot to reply 😊plz I have bought Wilton gum paste three yrs a go.and still I have half left and doesn’t say expiry I have kept in room temperature in cool area can u plz help me 😊 Thank you

[@wilton]

Hi! If it's been opened and from three years ago, it might not be good by this time. Thanks for checking!

[@thadchayaniyoga9533]

I don't have the egg white powder can i use one egg white

[@wilton]

While we do not have one, there are recipes out there where you can use real egg whites to make Royal Icing, but it does cause some slight risk of salmonella since they would not be pasteurized like Meringue Powder.

[@beckygifford2754]

For some reason I don't like Wilton meringue powder. I find it bitter.

[@nehalhosny9973]

I need a substitution for meringue powder .. can anybody help please

[@bayciti]

pasteurized egg whites will work just fine

[@deboranewyear7758]

www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/royal-icing-recipe-1941917

[@maureent.4435]

Will this recipe work well for the lambeth method?

[@jessicatripp6449]

Yes, however egg whites would be stronger. :-)

[@DragonBreath]

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[@nancydrew2020]

I just tried this recipe for sugar cookies, it's on the back of wiltons meringue powder. I had to add 2 to 3 more tablespoons of water to get it to even come out of my piping tip! Not to mention I tried to use red and black wiltons gel food color and it turned pink and grey. This is about the 10th time I've been let down by wiltons, do not recommend this for cookies at least.

[@wilton]

Hello! Please make sure to check out our video on Royal Icing Consistency: bit.ly/2NfoSRn We also have more information on our website! Adjusting Icing Consistency (under Helpful Hints): bit.ly/2zzL9Hz How to Color Icing: bit.ly/2KXj7LH How to Make Red Icing: bit.ly/2zzq9Rt Hope this helps! -Robin

[@7067tina]

You can’t turn white icing into black or red immediately. You must turn the color slowly to achieve the color you want. If you want red, add a drop of Chocolate Brown or Warm Brown to your icing, it will turn it into a nice deep red that would be a perfect shade for any Santa costume. If you want black, start with a light purple color then add black.

[@amairanig18]

What if I don't have a paddle? Because I don't have a stand mixer!!!

[@anushreesharma3308]

meringue powder is not available easily...so can I use anything else and please vegan

[@janetramirez6032]

They sell it at walmart :)

[@martasun975]

You can find in Michaels and Joann in different size of Wilton brand

[@ihavegracedyouwithmypresen1219]

You could use egg whites cuz meringue powder has it in it.

[@alankritaabyrashi7909]

Can I substitute meringue powder with something else? Other than eggs too.

[@asadulhaque6101]

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