Perfect Glossy Royal Icing Recipe

Name: Perfect Glossy Royal Icing Recipe
Total time: 10 mins
Ingredients: 0.25 cup warm water; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 0.25 teaspoon almond extract; 3 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed

Discover the secret to bakery-quality royal icing with this simple recipe using corn syrup! Unlike traditional royal icing with egg whites, this version hardens to a beautiful shine instead of a matte finish, giving your creations a professional touch.

Total time10 mins
Prep time10 mins
Yield2 1/2 cups, 60

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Ingredients

0.25 cup warm water
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
0.25 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine warm water, corn syrup, and almond extract. Mix well until the corn syrup and almond extract are fully dissolved.
Place the confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. Pour in the corn syrup mixture and beat with an electric mixer on low speed until the royal icing is smooth and glossy. Store in an airtight container for up to one week. Stir well before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 24 kcal
Serving Size: 2 -1/2 cups
Sugar Content: 6 g
Sodium Content: 0 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g