The Secret to Hard Icing for Perfectly Decorated Treats
In this blog post, we'll unveil the secret to making hard icing that will elevate your baking game and leave your treats looking picture-perfect. Decorating cookies and cakes is an art that combines creativity with delicious flavors. Achieving the perfect icing that not only tastes great but also hardens to a beautiful, firm finish can be a challenge. If you've ever wondered how professional bakers get their icing to set just right, you're in for a treat!
Servings: 24 servings, enough for 24 cookies
Calories: 0.5kcal
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Ingredients
- 2 Cups Confectioner’s Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Meringue Powder
- 3-4 Tablespoons Water
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the icing sugar and meringue powder.2 Cups Confectioner’s Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Meringue Powder
- Add water, one tablespoon at a time, while mixing on low speed. Continue to mix until the icing reaches a thick, smooth consistency. You may not need all 4 tablespoons of water.3-4 Tablespoons Water
- If using, add the extract and mix until fully incorporated.1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat the icing for about 5 minutes, until it forms stiff peaks.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Adjust for the right consistency. If the icing is too thick, add a little more water until it reaches the desired consistency.
- For a thinner consistency, ideal for flood icing, add more water one teaspoon at a time.
- To make different colors, add gel food coloring a little bit at a time until you achieve the desired shade. Split the frosting up into smaller bowls when adding the various colors.
- Use a piping bag with a piping tip to make beautiful cookies and cakes with intricate designs.
- Eliminate air bubbles by gently stirring the icing after mixing.
- Use squeeze bottles for more control over your designs when decorating.
- Allow decorated cookies to dry in a single layer overnight for best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 0.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 0.2mg | Sugar: 0.02g | Calcium: 0.1mg