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Spooktacular Royal Icing

Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tbsp meringue powder can also use cornstarch or gelatin. See notes below for further instructioins.
  • 4–5 tbsp warm water
  • 5-10 drops Flavour of choice suggested: Apple Pie, Cheesecake, Caramel Maple Syrup, Cinnamon etc
  • Gel food colouring in Halloween colours black, orange, green, purple

Instructions

Mixing Icing

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and meringue powder.
  • Start with 4 tablespoons of warm water and beat on low speed until smooth. Adjust with more water as needed for your preferred consistency.
  • Stir in 5-10 drops flavour of choice. Caramel adds a hint of candy sweetness, while Apple gives great fall vibes. But the choice is yours. Taste and add more if needed.
  • Divide the icing into separate bowls and add gel food colouring to create Halloween shades.
  • Keep it thicker for outlines and thinner for flooding. For drippy effects, keep it on the thicker side.

Decorating Tips

  • Ghostly Faces: Use white icing as a base, then black dots for ghostly eyes and mouths.
  • Drippy Slime: Pipe thick green icing around edges for an oozy look.
  • Candy Corn Style: Layer orange, yellow, and white icing for a classic candy corn effect.
  • Pumpkin Cookies: Use orange icing to create a smooth base. Add green icing for the stem and use a darker green to add vines and leaves for extra detail.
  • Bat Cookies: Start with a black icing base for the bat’s body. Use white icing to pipe on eyes, and add colourful accents like purple or blue for a fun pop. Consider adding little fangs with white icing for a cute, spooky touch!

Notes

If using cornstarch: Replace meringue powder with 2 tbsp cornstarch and add an additional 1–2 tbsp warm water to achieve the desired consistency.
If using gelatin:
  1. Bloom the Gelatin: Dissolve 1 tablespoon of gelatin in 3 tablespoons of cold water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes to bloom.
  2. Heat the Mixture: After blooming, gently heat the mixture until the gelatin is fully dissolved. You can do this in a microwave or on the stovetop.
  3. Add to Icing: Once dissolved and slightly cooled, add it to your royal icing along with the other ingredients.
Using gelatin will create a royal icing that is a bit firmer and can hold shapes well, making it great for decorating.
Feel free to adjust the water amount to achieve your desired consistency! Enjoy your spooky decorating!