Cookie Frosting Stiff Royal Icing

Ingredients and Weight:

• Confectioners' sugar: 4 cups (480g)
• Egg whites: 4 large eggs
• Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Cream of tartar: 1 teaspoon (5g)

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• Not applicable

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
2. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth.
3. Stir in the lemon juice and cream of tartar until combined.
4. Adjust the consistency with water or more confectioners' sugar as needed. If the icing is too thick, add water 1 teaspoon at a time until it reaches desired consistency. If the icing is too thin, add confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches desired consistency.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories per serving (1/4 cup): 120
• Carbohydrates: 32g
• Sugar: 31g
• Protein: 1g
• Fat: 0g

Dish Characteristics:

• Smooth and glossy
• Firm and holds its shape
• Perfect for decorating cookies and cakes

User Comments:

• "This frosting is so easy to make and it tastes delicious!"
• "My cookies looked like they were professionally decorated."
• "I love that I can adjust the consistency to make it perfect for any type of cookie."
• "The perfect touch to any dessert."
• "I'll never go back to store-bought frosting again!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the bowl and beaters are completely clean and free of any grease.
• Use large eggs for best results.
• Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, but not overbeat. Overbeaten egg whites will not hold their shape.
• If the icing is too stiff, add water 1 teaspoon at a time until it reaches desired consistency.
• If the icing is too thin, add confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches desired consistency.