🍪❤️ Valentine’s Day Cookies Royal Icing

 🎀❤️ "Heartfelt Delights: DIY Valentine’s Day Cookies! 🍪😍"

Discover the secret to flawless cookie decorating with our fool proof Royal Icing recipe. This easy-to-follow guide includes step-by-step instructions and essential tips for creating the ideal consistency. Whether you're outlining intricate designs or flooding cookies, this versatile icing is your go-to solution!

Ingredients (with quantities):

    👉 4 pounds of powdered sugar

    👉 1 1/4 cup water

    👉 6 tablespoons of meringue powder

    👉 2 tablespoons of clear vanilla

    👉 2 tablespoons of light corn syrup

    👉 White gel food colouring

Instructions:

Graham Cracker Crust:

👨‍🍳 1) Start with 4 pounds of powdered sugar in the mixer.

👨‍🍳 2) On the side, mix 1 1/4 cup water with 6 tablespoons of meringue powder, 2 tablespoons of clear vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of light corn syrup (optional).

👨‍🍳 3) Mix until well incorporated.

👨‍🍳 4) Add white gel food colouring to enhance brightness and prevent color bleed.

👨‍🍳 5) Mix again until the icing achieves a toothpaste consistency.

👨‍🍳 6) Adjust the consistency by adding water for flooding or keeping it thick for outlining and detail work.

👨‍🍳 7) Store in airtight containers on the counter for up to 4 weeks, or freeze for longer shelf life.

Tips for Perfect Valentine’s Day Cookies Royal Icing:

Tips for the Perfect Consistency:

✍️ Use the toothpaste consistency for outlining and detail work.

✍️ Adjust consistency with water for flooding cookies.

✍️ White gel food colouring prevents colour bleed and ensures a bright, white finish.

Storage Options:

✍️ Keep in airtight containers on the counter for up to 4 weeks.

✍️ Freeze for extended storage.

Expert Tips for Decorating:

✍️ Experiment with different consistencies for varied decorating techniques.

✍️ Have fun exploring colour variations and designs.

✍️ Practice on parchment paper before decorating your cookies.