royal decorating icing
makes 3 cups
3 egg whites, room temperature
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar (maybe more)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Milk or cream (not much--can use water too)
Flavorings (if desired)
Food coloring (if desired)
- Whip egg whites until soft peaks
- Add 3 cups sugar and continue whipping until smooth.
- Add flavorings or food coloring (if using); then add remaining sugar.
- Icing will be thick so thin with milk or cream. If you thin too far, then add more sugar.
- Keep icing covered when not using. This sets up fast so be ready to use immediately.