Ingredients for - Stiff Royal Icing

1. Meringue powder ½ cup
2. Meringue powder 1 tablespoon
3. Warm water 1 cup
4. Cream of tartar ¾ teaspoon
5. Confectioners' sugar 12 cups
6. Warm water, or as needed 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Stiff Royal Icing

1 . Stage

Beat both amounts of meringue powder, 1 cup warm water, cream of tartar, then confectioners' sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer on low.

2 . Stage

Scrape down sides of bowl and increase mixer speed to medium; beat until fluffy and shiny, 6 to 8 minutes.

3 . Stage

If frosting is too stiff, beat in 2 tablespoons warm water, or as needed, adding water in small amounts. Keep frosting covered with a damp towel until needed.