Glossy Royal Icing

I received this recipe from a professional baker. I prefer to use this instead of a regular royal icing recipe with egg whites. It hardens nicely and is glossy rather than matte like regular royal icing. Use almond, orange, or lemon extract, whatever you prefer.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 24 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• ¼ cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir warm water, corn syrup, and almond extract together in a small bowl until corn syrup and extract have dissolved. Place confectioners' sugar into a separate bowl and add liquid ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until royal icing is smooth. Store in a lidded container for up to a week; stir thoroughly before using.