Royal Icing

Category: Frosting, Sauces & Toppings

3 egg whites, room temperature
1 lb (4 cups) powdered sugar
1/2 tsp cream of tartar

Combine sugar and cream of tartar in mixer bowl. Using whip attachment, mix slowly until the sugar absorbs the egg whites. Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula, then whip on high speed for 7 – 10 min.

Frosting dries hard, quickly. For building gingerbread houses.

Published Dec 23, 2016 and last updated Sep 11, 2022.