How To Decorate Simple Valentine’s Day Cookies With Royal Icing Recipe
Master the art of decorating simple Valentine’s Day cookies with royal icing. This easy step-by-step guide is perfect for creating festive and beautifully designed treats for loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp meringue powder
- 3-4 tbsp warm water
- Gel food coloring (optional)
- Cookies (sugar or shortbread, baked and cooled)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and meringue powder.
- Gradually add warm water, mixing until a smooth royal icing consistency is achieved.
- Divide icing into separate bowls if using multiple colors. Add gel food coloring and mix well.
- Transfer the icing into piping bags with fine tips.
- Outline your cookie designs first and allow to dry slightly.
- Flood the outlined area with icing, spreading it evenly with a toothpick or needle tool.
- Add additional decorations (dots, stripes, etc.) while the base is wet for a seamless finish or let it dry for layered designs.
- Let cookies dry completely for a few hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Adjust icing consistency by adding more water (for thinner icing) or powdered sugar (for thicker icing).
- Use parchment paper or a practice sheet to test designs before decorating the actual cookies.
- Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg