Name: Royal Icing
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: 3¼ cups powdered sugar, sifted, plus more if needed; 2 large egg whites; 1 tsp. strained fresh lemon juice; Assorted food colorings (optional)

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Royal icing is a pure-white, sticky icing that dries to a hard finish. Royal icing is used for delicate piping on cookies and gingerbread houses. Its bright white hue makes it a good option for tinting whatever color you like.

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