A little citrus tang makes this royal icing flavored with lemon perfect for decorating holiday cookies. It's tasty on shortbread, sugar cookies, and classic gingerbread cookies!
Combine ingredients in mixing bowl and mix with the paddle attachment on low speed, scraping sides of bowl as necessary, until icing is smooth and glossy, about 5 minutes. Thin icing by adding the extra tablespoon lemon juice or water to create desired consistency.
For flooding icing should be just thicker than honey; if you're piping designs, the icing should be thick enough to hold the shape.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or use immediately. Stir well before using.
Notes
This icing is perfect for piping, coloring and decorating with detail. The lemon flavor make it delicious on sugar cookies, and even gingerbread.• Nutritional analysis is for the entire recipe. • Always keep icing, and piping bag tips covered tightly or with damp towels. Icing dries quickly.• TRY MY OTHER ICING & FROSTING RECIPES: