Royal Icing
 
Makes about 4 cups
Ingredients
  • 1 (2-pound) bag confectioners’ sugar
  • 5 tablespoons meringue powder
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla or almond extract
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, beat confectioners’ sugar and meringue powder with a mixer at medium speed until well combined. Add ¾ cup water and extract; beat for 4 minutes. Use immediately.
Notes
Kitchen Tip
Keep icing covered while using. If icing becomes too thick, add cold water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to thin to desired consistency.
Recipe by Taste of the South at https://tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/gingerbread-cookies/