Royal Icing Calculator
Calculate the perfect amount of royal icing for cookie decorating
Royal Icing Recipe
15-second icing - holds shape, flows slightly
Powdered Sugar
454g
4 cups
Meringue Powder
30g
4 tbsp
Water
90ml
6 tbsp
Yield
~1.9 cups
Tips for Outline Consistency
- • Draw around cookie edges first
- • Let outline dry 10-15 minutes before flooding
- • Use a small round tip (#2 or #3)
Royal Icing Tips
- Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps
- Add water gradually - you can always add more
- Keep icing covered with a damp towel to prevent drying
- Use gel food coloring (liquid will thin the icing)
- Test consistency: drizzle should disappear in 10-15 seconds for flooding