Ingredients for - Perfect and Delicious Royal Icing

1. Water ½ cup
2. Meringue powder ¼ cup
3. Confectioners' sugar 7 cups
4. Light corn syrup (such as Karo®) 2 tablespoons
5. Shortening (such as Crisco®) 2 tablespoons
6. Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Perfect and Delicious Royal Icing

1 . Stage

Whip water and meringue powder on high speed in a large bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy and soft peaks form, 7 to 10 minutes. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, shortening, and vanilla extract while mixing on low speed. Increase speed back to high and beat until well-combined and smooth, about 3 minutes.