Alton Brown Royal Icing

Name: Alton Brown Royal Icing
Prep time: 7 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 0 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces pasteurized egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups confectioners' sugar

This royal icing combines pasteurized egg whites, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar for a smooth, shiny finish, perfect for decorating cookies. You can store it in the fridge for up to three days.

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Prep: 7 minutes
Total: 7 minutes

Ingredients

Serves/makes 0

3 ounces pasteurized egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1.
In large bowl of stand mixer combine the egg whites and vanilla and beat until frothy. Add confectioners' sugar gradually and mix on low speed until sugar is incorporated and mixture is shiny. Turn speed up to high and beat until mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks. This should take approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Add food coloring, if desired. For immediate use, transfer icing to pastry bag or heavy duty storage bag and pipe as desired. If using storage bag, clip corner. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.