Perfect Royal Icing Recipe

Name: Perfect Royal Icing Recipe
Ingredients: 18 ounces organic powdered sugar (4 1/2 cups; 510g), divided, plus more if needed (see note); 2 1/2 ounces egg whites (1/4 cup; 70g), from 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons (10ml) silver rum or water; 1 1/2 teaspoons (7ml) vanilla extract (see note); 1/2 teaspoon (2g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 1/2 ounces heavy cream (3 tablespoons; 40g), plus more if needed (optional; for thinning royal icing, if desired); Gel paste food coloring, optional

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"[Photograph: Vicky Wasik. Video: Serious Eats] Royal icing is uniquely suited to decorating sugar cookies because it dries glossy and firm, protecting your designs from smushing and smudging. It's typically considered little more than edible cement, but that doesn't have to be the case. With a bit of cream for richness, salt for balance, and cream of tartar for acidity, it tastes like more than a simple sugar bomb—especially if you splurge on organic powdered sugar, which has a hint of molasses thanks to the raw cane sugar it contains (more info here). Serious Eats VIDEOS Watch More Videos Replay All-Clad 4213 Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Bonded Dishwasher Safe Saucier Pan with Lid / Cookware, 3-Quart $189.95 from Amazon KitchenAid KP26M1XER 6 Qt. Professional Stand Mixer 600 Series $349.99 from Amazon..."

INGREDIENTS

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18 ounces organic powdered sugar (4 1/2 cups; 510g), divided, plus more if needed (see note)

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2 1/2 ounces egg whites (1/4 cup; 70g), from 2 large eggs

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2 teaspoons (10ml) silver rum or water

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1 1/2 teaspoons (7ml) vanilla extract (see note)

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1/2 teaspoon (2g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight

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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

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1 1/2 ounces heavy cream (3 tablespoons; 40g), plus more if needed (optional; for thinning royal icing, if desired)

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Gel paste food coloring, optional

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