Martha Stewart Sugar Cookie Icing. Beat in corn syrup and almond extract until icing is smooth and glossy. Just dip the cookies in the icing let them dry and flick some luster dust on top.
The key ingredient in royal icing is whipped egg whites. Ideal Sugar Cookies Martha Stewart all-purpose flour icing unsalted butter salt baking powder and 4 more Citrus Sugar Cookies Martha Stewart coarse salt all purpose flour sugar grated lemon zest icing. Just submerge half of a heart in icing and scrape off the bottom on the bowls edge.
To make royal icing beat two egg whites until theyre stiff then add four cups of confectioners sugar two teaspoons of lemon juice and three drops of glycerin this is optional but makes the icing extra glossy.
It dries quickly to create a smooth hard finish and can easily be tinted with food. If icing is too thick mix in a little more water. Step 1 In a small bowl stir together confectioners sugar and milk until smooth. Theyre a good solid sugar cookie recipe that is perfect for using to decorate.