I am blown away... This is an EXCELLENT Video... and it is short and sweet. Thank YOU so much for sharing this great video. This is the FIRST and ONLY video that I have seen that shows "3" stages of Icing... WOW... I love this video.
That was extremely helpful! I attempted my first try at making royal icing and I gave up because I couldn't get it right. After watching your video, I know exactly what my problem was. I didn't know I still needed to water down the icing to get an outline consistency. Mine was too stiff and so was my flooding icing. I loved how you went into detail about flooding icing consistency. I'm looking forward to giving it another try. Thanks so much for your video.
I actually found that super helpful I like that you used comparisons that anyone can relate to IE the tooth paste consistency that helped me understand so much better
I am so glad I came through this video. Working with icing has been a huge fear for me. I tend to mess up everytime I worked with icing. But your video saved me. This is the best explanation I came across so far and the recipe worked perfectly ❤️ you helped me fulfil my dream of trying out icing on a cookie. Thank you so much ❄️☃️
I followed your directions for my first time making royal icing! I was stressssed but it worked out in the end. 😄 I will never make another cookie icing recipe. Your recipe is the best!
I had been mixing the meringue powder with water before adding the sugar, and I'm always have problems with the bubbles. Thank you so much for this recipe it completely changed and made my life easier 😊
Thank you for sharing this video. I'm not that experienced with decorating sugar cookies but I want to do some golf themed ones for my bday party on Friday. I'm going to try this.
My first time making Christmas cookies this year n im search for easy making royal icing. Thank you so so much for this videos!!! It helps a lot for someone who dont bake 😂 just trying cause my kids like it. Thank you so much❤❤❤ God bless you. Love from Sabah 💖
Thank you so much for sharing this. This is bu far most simple video I've seen on creating real icing. I'm making No. 4 and Princess Crown cookies for my God Daughter's Birthday 🎂
Omg thank you!!! Air bubbles were making me insane!!!! I was whipping my meringue powder with the water so no wonder! I think I'll use my hand mixer too as opposed to the kitchenaid and see if that helps
I used this video 2 christmases ago, but couldn’t find it this past year. I ended up baking the cookies and not icing them, but I was determined to find it before my daughters’ birthday party this weekend. Only took 2 hours on Pinterest and a last resort to RUclips! 🤪 I’m ecstatic.
I have followed other professional decorators for years, ordered their products & have messaged them when I was stuck with my icing consistencies. None have been able to explain this as simply & effectively as you. (Some even laughed at my failed attempts. 🙄) THANK YOU for this video!!
Thank you, Yr tutorial was very informative. Just became a new subscriber. Looking forward to learning yr tricks and trade for decorating. Merry Christmas and happy holidays.
I was avoiding trying to make this because I feel like it’s difficult. I decided to do it. Mine looks just like yours. The same consistency. I let it sit on the cookie over night and it hasn’t hardened at all. Ive seen video of people’s icing watery and theirs hardened well. Any advice on what I could have done wrong? Or how to save it 😬Thanks so much 😅
The icing will not melt once it's on the cookie. It will actually dry and harden. It may take longer to dry and harden if you live in a humid area, otherwise temperature will not affect it.
I made this recipe today and it was my very first attempt at making royal icing and at decorating sugar cookies and WOW it was so simple I swear the hardest part was me thinking it was gonna be super stressful to make lol! The icing is good and kinda tastes like marshmallow which is cool! I used vanilla extract but next I want to try peppermint extract form some Christmas themed cookies!
You will only need a small amount for outlining. It takes approximately .5oz to flood a standard size cookie (3"x3"). If you have a scale, you can actually make a rough calculation of how much icing you will need and divide it accordingly. But I typically will make one small bag for outlining (like what you see in the video), and the rest will be flood.
That's a great question, and you are exactly right. I like to color my icing prior to thinning it down for that exact reason. If you are using liquid coloring you may need to use less water when thinning to your optimum consistency. Gel or powder food coloring you may need to use a bit more.
Hi! I’m using this recipe but substituting the meringue powder for egg whites. My royal icing isn’t setting/drying no matter what I try. I think I either undermixed it or added too much water? When using egg whites do I have to use as much water?
Suscrita y mi like 👍 yo estoy iniciándome en la decoración de galletas y aún falta mucho por aprender 😊🤩🤩 No hablo inglés , pero agradezco hayas puesto los ingredientes y cantidades , pedir subtítulos es mucho lo sé 🤨
Do you tend to keep many colors and consistencies in your freezer or fridge to use whenever you like? How do you like to store larger quantities of icing for easy use? Thank you 🙏🏻
I tend to make a large batch of icing at the beginning of the week and then portion it out as needed. I will store it in the fridge if using within the week or in the freezer if I'm keeping it longer.
Such an informative video! Thank you! Do you need to get rid of the air bubbles for flood consistency only? Or should you do it for also the stiffer consistencies?
Great question! They are really only an issue with flood consistency. The weight of the icing when its thicker seems to supress the air bubbles from forming.
Hello I would like to try your recipe but qhwre i live in UK we don't have a meringue powder in our local stores. Would it work if I blend ready marangies into powder 🤔 ? Sorry if my question is strange but i can not have raw egg whites because i am pregnant . Thank Maggie
I highly recommend gel food coloring, like Americolor brand. But you can use whatever you have on hand. If you only have liquid coloring, add the color before thinning to your desired consistency.
No, likely not. I'd recommend looking up a specific recipe that uses egg whites because I don't make my icing that way and don't want to give the wrong advice.
This is amazingly clear and concise! I notice you didn’t add a piping tip to the second and third bags. Would you normally use one and did you just omit them for video purposes?
Thanks! I will typically use a piping consistency to outline. But you can certainly use a 10-15 second flood icing to outline, too, especially if you don't have a lot of cookies to make and you don't need much piping consistency icing.
This recipe looks great! Super happy to find one that doesn't use corn syrup. Is the icing firm enough to stack cookies or ship them to friends/family without losing detail?
Yes, it'll harden completely after 4-8 hours depending on the humidity of your house. I like to leave cookies out over night (uncovered - the cookies won't go stale) to be safe.
As long as the icing is covered, the icing can be stored for a while. Here is my recommendation: to use within the day, cover the bowl of icing in plastic wrap and leave on the counter or in the fridge. To use within the week or longer, place in a storage container, cover with plastic wrap, then the lid, and keep in the fridge for a week or the freezer for a month.
No. It's best to keep them stored in an airtight container, like a zip-top bag or box will well fitting lid, and keep them on the counter if you plan on eating within a few days. Otherwise, store them in that same airtight container in the freezer. Allow 5-10 minutes for your cookies to thaw on the counter before eating.
Yes, this icing will dry completely so that you can stack them, package them, and handle them without ruining your hard work. It will take about 4-8 hours to dry completely though. I recommend letting the icing dry overnight before packaging them.
@@saanvibhargava5755 It will actually take longer in the fridge because of the added moisture. I actually recommend that you NEVER put your cookies in the fridge. They can be frozen AFTER the icing has completely dried, but do not place in the fridge. They will stay perfectly fresh in a covered container or in a bag on the counter for a week or longer.
I'm looking to make icing for decorating cookies. Mind you it will be 1st graders that decorate them. So I'm thinking I need a 20 second icing lol. How much additional water do you recommend adding? TIA
You are right you will probably want something thicker. I'd actually recommend something that resembles toothpaste consistency. You will probably need to add a few additional tablespoons of water, but I can't tell you a specific amount.
I don't make a lot of big flowers because it does dry very hard and I don't like a lot of icing on my cookies. But yes, you can. I recommend using very stiff icing. You can also add 2 tbsp corn syrup which will give the icing a softer bite.
There is a special place in heaven for you making this video. Thank you!!!
First time making cookies with royal icing. Thank god i found this video with your royal icing recipe. Hallelujah.
I am blown away...
This is an EXCELLENT Video... and it is short and sweet.
Thank YOU so much for sharing this great video.
This is the FIRST and ONLY video that I have seen that shows "3" stages of Icing...
WOW... I love this video.
Best video about royal icing so far. Short, informative, easy to understand. Thank you!
Best I have seen demonstrating various consistencies AND filling those piping bags!
I've watched other videos and was still confused... THANK YOU!!! This was so easy to understand and follow. YAY!!!
Oh, I am so glad! Thank you!
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Agreed!! Very easy!!! Thank you!!!
I agree
That was extremely helpful! I attempted my first try at making royal icing and I gave up because I couldn't get it right. After watching your video, I know exactly what my problem was. I didn't know I still needed to water down the icing to get an outline consistency. Mine was too stiff and so was my flooding icing. I loved how you went into detail about flooding icing consistency. I'm looking forward to giving it another try. Thanks so much for your video.
Love hearing that! I'm so glad I could help!
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I actually found that super helpful I like that you used comparisons that anyone can relate to IE the tooth paste consistency that helped me understand so much better
I am so glad I came through this video. Working with icing has been a huge fear for me. I tend to mess up everytime I worked with icing. But your video saved me. This is the best explanation I came across so far and the recipe worked perfectly ❤️ you helped me fulfil my dream of trying out icing on a cookie. Thank you so much ❄️☃️
You are so welcome!
I followed your directions for my first time making royal icing! I was stressssed but it worked out in the end. 😄 I will never make another cookie icing recipe. Your recipe is the best!
Oh I am so glad!!
Me: "oh wow, this looks so easy!"
Also me: drops measuring cup while pouring in water and just *destroys* the icing.
Also also me: stares in dismay
Sounds like me🤣
Yeah, should have seen my “nailed it” Halloween cookies!
@@kimjohnson5400 OH TRUE
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I think I finally understand royal icing consistency!! Thank you so much. Happy to subscribe, like, follow, share & save!
Thank you!
I had been mixing the meringue powder with water before adding the sugar, and I'm always have problems with the bubbles. Thank you so much for this recipe it completely changed and made my life easier 😊
Thank you for sharing this video. I'm not that experienced with decorating sugar cookies but I want to do some golf themed ones for my bday party on Friday. I'm going to try this.
Thank you for much from explaining the timing aspect ❤
My first time making Christmas cookies this year n im search for easy making royal icing. Thank you so so much for this videos!!! It helps a lot for someone who dont bake 😂 just trying cause my kids like it. Thank you so much❤❤❤ God bless you. Love from Sabah 💖
Thank you so much for sharing this.
This is bu far most simple video I've seen on creating real icing. I'm making No. 4 and Princess Crown cookies for my God Daughter's Birthday 🎂
this is the best video i've ever seen for making royal icing!
This video has one of the best explanations! Clear and easy to understand. Thank you!
Thank you!
Merry Christmas 🎄
Thank you so much! Welcome to the RUclips world! Your going to do great!
Omg thank you!!! Air bubbles were making me insane!!!! I was whipping my meringue powder with the water so no wonder! I think I'll use my hand mixer too as opposed to the kitchenaid and see if that helps
Hello!! I know it’s been a while but I was wondering how you felt about the flavor of the recipe. Do you remember it went when you tried it out?
I have been searching and searching for a royal icing recipe and this was the easiest. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I used this video 2 christmases ago, but couldn’t find it this past year. I ended up baking the cookies and not icing them, but I was determined to find it before my daughters’ birthday party this weekend. Only took 2 hours on Pinterest and a last resort to RUclips! 🤪 I’m ecstatic.
I have followed other professional decorators for years, ordered their products & have messaged them when I was stuck with my icing consistencies. None have been able to explain this as simply & effectively as you. (Some even laughed at my failed attempts. 🙄) THANK YOU for this video!!
Oh, thank you! I am sorry that has been your experience, but am so happy to hear that this video was helpful!
Hi , how long is the shelf life of these biscuits with this royal icing?
You are SUCH a great teacher. Thanks for posting.
Hi
May I know how long I can store the flood icing ? Do I freeze it ? Please guide me. Thank you
You can keep it in the fridge up to a week (just stir if there is any separation), or in the freezer for 2+ weeks.
Great tip to let the air bubbles rise! Thnx😀
Great recipe 🤭🫶 congratulations and thank you 🙏
I made it for decorating Christmas cookies and it is very good, thank you so much
Thank you, I have been trying and trying to get my consistency correct but tomorrow I am going to use your video, thank you!
Great video. My icing quite often has air bubbles. Now I know how to rectify this issue. Thanks.
Thank you for sharing this! I am a (very) amateur baker and this was super helpful!
Omg thank you so much for actually putting grams in the recipe
Wonderful explanation and walk-through. Thank you. God bless you
Thank you this is sooo helpful love it I keep seeing really fake vids and this is totally not fake thank you
Thank you so much for your explanation. I have just a small question. What if I don't have meringue powder ? What should i do instead please .
Thank you, Yr tutorial was very informative. Just became a new subscriber. Looking forward to learning yr tricks and trade for decorating. Merry Christmas and happy holidays.
Hi I wanted to know whether it is possible to make this using a stand mixer? Thank you so much for your tutorial!
Yes, absolutely!
The information and tips u gave in this were A-1!!!
PERFECT INSTRUCTION!!!! THANK-YOU
Thank you! I tried making my mom's recipe and it didn't come out right. I'm a visual learner so your video helped a lot!
Is there a substitute for meringue powder?
Egg whites (try and look for pasteurized)
How much of the egg whites should I use?
@@melissaaguilar8206I go by 3 egg whites and 4 cups of powdered sugar. Look up royal icing with egg whites. There’s plenty of videos
Going to give it a try...Which one is best for stencils?
Use something between piping and stuff consistency.
OMG this tutorial was so easy to follow, so THANK YOU!!!😁😁☺️☺️😀
You are so welcome!
I was avoiding trying to make this because I feel like it’s difficult. I decided to do it. Mine looks just like yours. The same consistency. I let it sit on the cookie over night and it hasn’t hardened at all. Ive seen video of people’s icing watery and theirs hardened well. Any advice on what I could have done wrong? Or how to save it 😬Thanks so much 😅
Will this recipe last in really hot places? Where I live is really hot and I wouldn't want the frosting to melt when im storing it.
The icing will not melt once it's on the cookie. It will actually dry and harden. It may take longer to dry and harden if you live in a humid area, otherwise temperature will not affect it.
@@thehoneyblonde4732 thank you for the info!! I'm now sure that it won't melt in my containers XD. I will definitely use this recipe
What kind of food coloring do you recommend? Great video thanks so much! 😊
I like gel food coloring, there are lots of great brands.
thank you so much for sharing this! i’m gonna bake a cake for my mom’s bday soon
Royal icing is really best on cookies since it hardens. I would recommend a buttercream frosting for decorating a cake.
@@thehoneyblonde4732 ooooh okay!!! thank you so much for telling me this ❤️
I made this recipe today and it was my very first attempt at making royal icing and at decorating sugar cookies and WOW it was so simple I swear the hardest part was me thinking it was gonna be super stressful to make lol! The icing is good and kinda tastes like marshmallow which is cool! I used vanilla extract but next I want to try peppermint extract form some Christmas themed cookies!
That's awesome!! It is very easy and I'm so glad it worked out well for you! Now the fun part, decorating!!
Hi! How would you recommend dividing the icing? So that there's enough for outlining and enough for flooding? Happy Holidays!
You will only need a small amount for outlining. It takes approximately .5oz to flood a standard size cookie (3"x3"). If you have a scale, you can actually make a rough calculation of how much icing you will need and divide it accordingly. But I typically will make one small bag for outlining (like what you see in the video), and the rest will be flood.
For how many cookies will this last .? Thanks so much
Best, easy to follow royal icing video on RUclips 💜
That is a nice way of making royal icing.
Thank you 😋
Love this, thank you!! Practicing my piping using your other video 😊
If we add food coloring that means we should add a bit less water right? Since the food coloring is a bit more liquid unless it’s gel?
That's a great question, and you are exactly right. I like to color my icing prior to thinning it down for that exact reason. If you are using liquid coloring you may need to use less water when thinning to your optimum consistency. Gel or powder food coloring you may need to use a bit more.
@@thehoneyblonde4732 thank you so much!
Does adding coloring effect how much water you should add when thinning the icing?
Thank you! How long does it last?
I just love your explanation. Wonderfully prepared just love it.
Thanks so much!
Hi! I’m using this recipe but substituting the meringue powder for egg whites. My royal icing isn’t setting/drying no matter what I try. I think I either undermixed it or added too much water? When using egg whites do I have to use as much water?
Do you sift the sugar?
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Glad it helped!
Thank you so much this is a godsend
Hello what if i dont have meringue powder? Any substitute? Thank you ❤️❤️
You can use egg whites. There is a conversion in the description box.
@@thehoneyblonde4732 thank you ❤️ im excited to try it. 😊❤️
Hello. I wanna asking the icing sugar need to be oven again or not ? Thankss
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No hablo inglés , pero agradezco hayas puesto los ingredientes y cantidades , pedir subtítulos es mucho lo sé 🤨
Gracias!
This helped so much. Thank you
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Can I use egg white powder instead of meringue powder? Will the dosage same as your recipe above? Thanks!
Use the amount of egg white powder directed for 3 egg whites.
Do you tend to keep many colors and consistencies in your freezer or fridge to use whenever you like? How do you like to store larger quantities of icing for easy use? Thank you 🙏🏻
I tend to make a large batch of icing at the beginning of the week and then portion it out as needed. I will store it in the fridge if using within the week or in the freezer if I'm keeping it longer.
Such an informative video! Thank you! Do you need to get rid of the air bubbles for flood consistency only? Or should you do it for also the stiffer consistencies?
Great question! They are really only an issue with flood consistency. The weight of the icing when its thicker seems to supress the air bubbles from forming.
Thank you! ❤️
Thank you. This will be easy to follow
Hi instead of meringue powder can I use cream of tartar?
No, they are not the same. You can use egg whites. I recommend looking up a recipe that specifically uses egg whites.
Loooved it. Great explanation
Hello I would like to try your recipe but qhwre i live in UK we don't have a meringue powder in our local stores. Would it work if I blend ready marangies into powder 🤔 ? Sorry if my question is strange but i can not have raw egg whites because i am pregnant . Thank Maggie
I have not tried it that way, but id imagine you could make a swiss meringue then mix into powdered sugar.
Love it ! What would be the best food coloring t use ? As in liquid or gel food coloring ?
I highly recommend gel food coloring, like Americolor brand. But you can use whatever you have on hand. If you only have liquid coloring, add the color before thinning to your desired consistency.
@@thehoneyblonde4732 thank you !
The trick with the glass is the logic I never had
If I make the royal icing with egg whites, will I add the same amount of water?
No, likely not. I'd recommend looking up a specific recipe that uses egg whites because I don't make my icing that way and don't want to give the wrong advice.
This is amazingly clear and concise! I notice you didn’t add a piping tip to the second and third bags. Would you normally use one and did you just omit them for video purposes?
Thank you! No, I do not typically use piping tips for piping or flood consistency icing.
This was SOOO helpful! Would it be ok if I didn’t add vanilla extract? Would that effect the consistency at all? ❤️
Yes, that is okay. You can add another flavor extract if you like.
Great video! Do you also use this 10-15 sec to outline and to fill your cookies at the same time? Thankyou already!
Thanks! I will typically use a piping consistency to outline. But you can certainly use a 10-15 second flood icing to outline, too, especially if you don't have a lot of cookies to make and you don't need much piping consistency icing.
Your so underrated!Thank you,I want to make Christmas cookies!
Aw thanks! I hope you do make some Christmas cookies! I can't wait to see how they turn out!
Came out perfect💕 can i use milk instead of water?
I have heard that yes you can. I personally haven't tried it.
This recipe looks great! Super happy to find one that doesn't use corn syrup. Is the icing firm enough to stack cookies or ship them to friends/family without losing detail?
Yes, it'll harden completely after 4-8 hours depending on the humidity of your house. I like to leave cookies out over night (uncovered - the cookies won't go stale) to be safe.
Thank you so much! 💜
Can this be stored for a few days or should this be used immediately?
As long as the icing is covered, the icing can be stored for a while. Here is my recommendation: to use within the day, cover the bowl of icing in plastic wrap and leave on the counter or in the fridge. To use within the week or longer, place in a storage container, cover with plastic wrap, then the lid, and keep in the fridge for a week or the freezer for a month.
@@thehoneyblonde4732 Thank you so much!
What can l use replace meringue power
egg whites
@@jaiedits4397 thanks for your answer😍
After making cookies with royal icing decors, should it keep in the fridge?
No. It's best to keep them stored in an airtight container, like a zip-top bag or box will well fitting lid, and keep them on the counter if you plan on eating within a few days. Otherwise, store them in that same airtight container in the freezer. Allow 5-10 minutes for your cookies to thaw on the counter before eating.
Thanks for this easy to follow video! Can’t wait to try this :)
Is flood suitable for dipping cookies?
Yes! I would use a 15-20 second consistency.
Does this icing harden on the cookie after it dries? I've made a similar recipe but it always remains wet, and I followed the exact measurements.
Yes, this icing will dry completely so that you can stack them, package them, and handle them without ruining your hard work. It will take about 4-8 hours to dry completely though. I recommend letting the icing dry overnight before packaging them.
Tried this recipe today and it was amazing! 🤍🤍 totally recommend!
@@alondraaguilar9074 So glad!
@@thehoneyblonde4732 that time for drying might be in the fridge right? Will it take the same time if I leave them outside ?
@@saanvibhargava5755 It will actually take longer in the fridge because of the added moisture. I actually recommend that you NEVER put your cookies in the fridge. They can be frozen AFTER the icing has completely dried, but do not place in the fridge. They will stay perfectly fresh in a covered container or in a bag on the counter for a week or longer.
I'm looking to make icing for decorating cookies. Mind you it will be 1st graders that decorate them. So I'm thinking I need a 20 second icing lol. How much additional water do you recommend adding? TIA
You are right you will probably want something thicker. I'd actually recommend something that resembles toothpaste consistency. You will probably need to add a few additional tablespoons of water, but I can't tell you a specific amount.
Wow you explained it soooo well im so happy thnak yoy so much for sharing
What can I use as a substitute for meraigne powder
raw egg whites!
Audrey Rangel won’t I get sick
You can use pasturized egg whites (no, you won't get sick) or even egg white powder. The measurements for egg whites are in the description box.
Hi... Can this recipe be made without meringue powder or is there any substitute for meringue powder
See the description box where i list the concersion for egg whites.
Will it work with regular egg white powder? Or have to be the Meringue Powder ?
Egg white powder or just egg whites will work. I have a conversion in the description box for egg whites.
Thank you. How long it takes to dry?
About 4 hours to dry completely.
What can we use instead of meringue powder? Can I use cream of tartar if y'all use that as a stabilizer?
Egg whites. See description box.
Do you make big flowers with this icing too? I wonder if they would get too hard after drying🤔
I don't make a lot of big flowers because it does dry very hard and I don't like a lot of icing on my cookies. But yes, you can. I recommend using very stiff icing. You can also add 2 tbsp corn syrup which will give the icing a softer bite.
Is there a way to thicken the consistency if you need more piping or do we have to start over?
Yes, if you add too much water, add powdered sugar back in about 1-2 tbsp a time.
When issuing confection sugar I feel I can taste this certain taste. Not sure if it's the sugar but how do I avoid that?