Are you tired of not getting the right technique into applying the royal icing on your homemade cookies?

Then read on to find out the secret to making the perfect royal icing this Christmas season.

We decided on some Christmas-themed cookies for the kids with really adorable designs to make them even more appealing.

How to make royal icing for cookies

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Set the yolk aside and pour the egg whites into the mixer.

Mix it until well-combined then gradually add the sifted confectioner sugar and vanilla extract.

Continue mixing in a medium-high setting until the icing becomes shiny and it has a stiff peak.

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Get your cookies and pick the colors that you want to use.

Step 2

Transfer enough amount of white icing with outline consistency on a piping bag and set aside.

Use a spatula to fold in the food color and icing.

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Transfer all the icing into a piping bag and start designing your cookies.

How to Make Royal Icing for Christmas Cookies