Whether you are decorating festive holiday cutouts or simple sugar cookies, this easy royal icing recipe dries with a smooth, professional finish. Unlike traditional egg-white versions, this egg-free recipe uses a splash of corn syrup to give the icing a gorgeous shine that won’t crack or look dull. 🧁 EASY ROYAL ICING - 1.5 cups powdered sugar (180g) - 2 tbsp warm water (30mL) - 1/2 tbsp light corn syrup (10g) - 1/8 tsp vanilla or almond extract - Gel food coloring (optional) Steps: 1. Add powdered sugar to a bowl. 2. In another bowl, mix warm water, corn syrup, and extract until smooth. 3. Pour liquid into sugar. Stir until thick and smooth. 4. Icing should drip slowly and melt back in ~12 seconds. 5. Too thick? Add water by the drop. Too thin? Add sugar by the teaspoon. 6. Use immediately or cover and store up to 1 day. Stir and adjust before using. ✨ Tip: To test your icing consistency, lift a spoonful and let it drizzle back into the bowl. It should smooth completely flat in about 10–15 seconds. If it’s too thick, add water a tiny drop at a time; if it’s too runny, whisk in a little more powdered sugar! Always opt for gel food coloring instead of liquid drops to avoid altering the consistency. #RoyalIcing #CookieDecorating #SugarCookies #HolidayBaking #dessertideas - @2days.delights