Episode 2 - How to make Royal Icing

[Jellybeaner1991]

you're awesome Jenny!

[sak8881]

I am going to make these cookies for Halloween!

[minier44]

I will be buying you e-book!

[hailinguk]

Hi Jenny,

I made this icing today and it's prefect!! I just wondered how long it takes for it to dry completely so that I can package them / box them up?

Thanks

[sivletcb]

is there a way to make it without eggs?

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

you can use milk, but if you're worried about salmonella from eggs, that is an unfounded fear.

[sonicxblazefangirl15]

is it okay to mix the cream of tartar and the egg whites with a spoon or a whisk?

[unicqueky]

Two layers of icing are required?

Do you have any vidoes of you applying the icing?

Do you use a brush, or do you dip the cookies?

Thanks!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Watch the other videos to answer your questions.

[marisolmunoz1984]

how do you make the colored icing?? thanks

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

with food coloring

[theone254567]

Nice recipe, VERY long story

[sandy060681]

Hi jenny i love watching your videos ...& am going to make cookies with royal icing tomorrow for by daughter's b'day ....... thanks a lot for the wonderful recipe..... love u....

[junmatsumotomichelle]

can you please help me how to make the icing..

i really love to baked cake...

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

watch the other videos for the icing recipe

[mommy47qtz]

Hi Jenny! Thanks for your videos! They're great! I made a batch of cookies/royal icing this past weekend following your recipe and for some reason the icing never really hardened completely. Do you know why that may have happened? What did I do wrong?

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

That's always a mystery to me. I never have a problem with the icing.

[meggipu0129]

make sure the bags and tips that you use have NO grease in them. Use different bags than the ones you put buttercream in or try soaking the bags and tips in a mix of vinegar & hot water to remove all grease. hope that helps

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

I always use parchment cones. Fresh start every time.

[mas2055]

YIKES!!! You are using raw eggs?? Any salmonella concerns??

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Go to my website, read the blog article on using raw egg whites. It's not an issue. Also do a little google research on it.

[3B0nyMate]

i only watched this video cos i love icing :D

& good video btw.

[oyeaabc]

me too :p

[guitarmania890]

subscribed :)

[lmdelsanto1]

I just subscribed...you are fantastic..I love your videos....please make more..

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

I will make more, I promise! Thanks for stopping by!

[JOEX3006]

Perfect!!! Thank you!!!

[karameldreem]

what do you use to prevent the cookies from sticking to the sheet!!!!!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Watch the other videos for the secret...

[golds85]

Is there anything u can replace cream of tartar with?

[Twister1808]

I don't think there is anything that can replace cream of tartar. It's a pretty unique product.

[grandmaevy]

yes

[NeverLuving]

Do you just use food colouring to colour the icing?

[grandmaevy]

She stated that she was going to divide up this batch and color some of it.. Hope that helps you out : )

[mongolbujig97]

yep or u can buy them in different colors.

[ricekrispietreatsluv]

can i colour

it

[liezhel08]

you can add some food colour..

[Love4MusicnJarrett]

do you just keep adding powdered sugar to thicken it for piping?

[MyCrazayWorld]

thanks i needed this <3

do you have a shop?

[chrisgmj]

I just wanted to thank u for sharing your knowladge with us,it's very helpful for me,i wish u the best and keep posting lessons,LOL

[lildjmix08]

is powdered sugar and confectioners sugar the same

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

No. Confectioners sugar is a little more grainy.

[lildjmix08]

we r about to make a gingerbread house and i wanted to know which one is best. which do you prefer

[Jbabe415]

what do you add to make the icing thicker so i can use it for the outlines..???

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Add more powdered sugar but make sure it is sifted to get all the lumps out.

[testubebabi]

Looking forward to viewing more of your videos and becoming a student of your youtube classes. Today, you taught me about "cream of tarter". Didn't know what it was used for before now. How a wonderful holiday and wish I could be there for your holiday baking for your family and friends. Sincerly, Mom with two daughters and two grandsons.

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Oh, I think I've hung up my apron for the season, but I did go to your YT page...would love to talk to you about some skin care products.

[kerry1995]

What about the egg whites in it? What if there is bacteria in them? I thought you had to bake eggs! Sorry, I am a germo-phobe!!!!!!!!!! LOL

[ericlam2728]

ur not hte only one salmonella killls what aboutthe eggs?

[dottecom]

Use pasteurized egg whites which are easily found in your dairy section.

[souldr3am]

i love your videos!!!!

[Mfisch016]

I too totally understand why you haven't included an exact measurement of powdered sugar but I have one small question. Do you have any advice as to how thick the frosting should be for piping? what's a good consistency? Thanks :).

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

It depends on the effect you are going for. You want it pretty stiff for piping leaves and stars and such IF you want them to keep their shape. You'll have to experiment with that for yourself. Try practice piping onto some cellophane. If you are piping a simple border, it still has to hold up but doesn't need to be as thick since it will hold its shape. You'll know if it's too runny. Experience is the best teacher for that, not me!

[tickletumtandy]

Hi Jenny,

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your amazing videos. You have completely inspired me. Completely.

Hope all is well with you.

Your friend in Calgary,

:) Amy

[kraut119]

I love you videos they are very informative and easy to understand! I thought I had seen one that explained how to make sugar cookie dough but now that I looked back for it I can't seem to find it. Do you have one posted?

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

It's episode #4.

[KTSavage]

11/22/08

Watched your video on royal icing and want to thank you for taking time to post it to Youtube.

Your delivery was perfect and I learned to make something I always thought was a bit more complicated than it actually is ...

Your advice to add sugar until it's looks right is so much better than demanding exact measurements that do not take individual kitchen environments and locales into consideration.

Off-hand bits of info were much appreciated as well.. Good job!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Oh, I'm so glad someone finally gets it - that it's not about a recipe for exactly how much powdered sugar but about adding it until you get the right consistency. Therefore, it doesn't matter what size egg white you use, you still have to add the PS until you get the right consistency. Thanks so much for the kind words and the subscription!

[pompompink]

Your videos really really helped me, I am very thankful! BUT, here in Brazil it is against the law to sell things with royal icing made from eggs... So I talked to a teacher here and she showed me something else I could use. But I used your recipe for my personal cookies and they turned out great! Thanks a bunch! :D

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

You can always try a milk icing as well.

[vatsaklis]

I am from GREECE and I would like to thank you for sharing your Knowledge with us!!!

Hope you hand its better now!

[Datrucker23]

I really love your videos as I'm trying to learn right now and I was wondering how much cream of tartar per egg whites should be used?

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

How much cream of tartar you use depends on what effect you are going for. If you use as much as one tsp PER egg, you will get an icing that will hold up and gives a satiny finish in the flood stage. It will also "quicken" or dry faster. I wouldn't go over that amount as it gets very expensive.

[trina8663]

hello, when you want to make different colors do you just use basic food coloring or is there something different or a certain brand??

thanks in advance

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Food colors come in a huge variety. Check with your local cake/candy supply store or order them online.

[lashay77]

Will adding a bit of corn syrup help to keep the shine after the royal icing has dried?

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

You can add glycerine for a shine or try a milk glaze.

[GreenBerettV2]

is royal icing what those nifty hard candy letters they sell for decorating cakes with made out of?

[tyleroreilly]

Yep.

[GreenBerettV2]

sweet!!!! Danke!

[rhealeids]

hi!!! i like ur video but i have a question, how much powder sugar do i need to use??? if u have time please reply to me,, thanks...

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

It is not an exact recipe for how much powdered sugar. You just add it until it is right.

[orangenaa]

thankyou so much for sharing info with us about SmartandFinal and Surfas Online. They have so much stuff at reasonable prices. I've found my "one stop" shops! Thanks!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Those are great places to shop! Also try Gloria's Cake and Candy Supply just west of Washington/Centinella.

[Crazyfreak54321]

so is it the more powdered sugar you add it becomes more runny or is it the more powdered sugar you add it becomes thicker

[alejoman06]

can you use this for cakes

[LalaChick30]

how long does it last for

[staratthewindow]

great!

[selcocedi]

HI! Im writting all the way from Mexico! I love your vids. I have one question: is royal icing the same as fondant? Thanx and keep on posting!

[aybi0250]

this is amazing..~ i will try this too!

[Niblylover9]

thankyou so much! I shall start decorating this instant :)

[jayboy27]

hi. do you have a video on how to make an icing for cup cakes? what are the recipes in making an icing? where can i find the video? thank you very much.

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Look around on Youtube for other icing videos. I don't work with cupcakes.

[mimiyak8]

how many cups of powder sugar and how many eggs and cream of tartar?

[sunn233]

Hi, The icinglooks really good. In stead of lemon extract, would adding vanilla essence be ok? Have you tried that before ... does it help the icing taste better than just a plain sugary taste?

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

You can add whatever flavoring you like.

[ItsAhBrushNotAhWand]

Could you use this same recipe to make royal icing flowers? Just adding more powdered sugar?

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Absolutely.

[martha788]

Thank you!!!

[CHILAGIO]

thank you for share yor recipe... I have a question.. Do you make the white eggs like a foam or is not necesary? .... Im from Mexico sorry for my but spelling....

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

You don't want to foam it too much or you'll have loads of bubbles inside your royal icing. You don't want to make meringue.

[CHILAGIO]

thanks..... and another question ..when you let dry the first lay of royal icing in the cookie dou you put then in the fridge or in room tempeture? .... thank you so much... I like your videos

[CHILAGIO]

thanks you, and other question when you need to wait for the first layer to dry where do you put it in the fridge or in room temperature?

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

I just let it dry at room temperature.

[fans222]

I cant find Cream of tater what can be find a substitude for it?

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

check online for it.

[nmp58]

Miss Truly, Have been trying to respond to your reply but haven't had much success. The cookies had been iced over 24 hrs and still had not completely dried. I found out that it was because of the humidity in the air. I took them on a ski trip to Vermont and they hardened up nicely. As far as the humidity at home goes, I don't know how to solve that problem.

Thanks for your response and again for the great videos

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

All comments on this video have to be approved, so that is why you are not seeing your answers show up quickly. You just need to let them dry thoroughly which can take up to 24 hours.

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Your royal icing was sticky to the touch? How long did you leave it to dry? It should be paper dry when thoroughly dry. I've never had it be sticky.

[nmp58]

I iced the cookies yesterday noon time and they have been drying since, yet it is a little sticky and will get impressions if I press down.

[nmp58]

Hi, tried replying but I don't know if got sent so I'll reply again. The surface is shiney and smooth, not sticky anymore, but I do get impressions if I press down. I iced the cookies yesterday around noon time. Sounds like I need to leave them to dry longer.

[nmp58]

I tried replying earlier but am having trouble. I iced the cookies yesterday at noon time and while they are dry to the touch if I press down it make an impression on the surface which causes the stickiness. Sounds like they will need more time to dry. i wonder if it has to do with humidity that might be in the air. We have had a few days of rain. Thank you so much for your videos. I am enjoying them and hope there will be more.

[nmp58]

Hi, I've tried to reply several times and have not been able to. It was more than 24 hrs since the cookies were iced. I have found out that it has to do with the humidity. Took them on a Vermont ski trip and they hardened up nicely. I'm not sure what to do about controlling the humidity in my house, though.

[meow7894]

u rock thanks now i know how to make royal for my cookies

[fondantlover]

hello! =)

I LOVE your videos they help me so much.. =)

I'm from Portugal and we here don't have cream os tartar.. =(

can you tell me another ingridient who make the same thing that the cream of tartar?

thank you

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

You would have something similar to cream of tartar, but I don't know what the name would be. It can be left out entirely, but it gives the icing strength and a smoother texture. Find someone who makes gingerbread houses in Portugal, and find out what they use for the icing on hold the sides of the house together. Perhaps they can help with the cream of tartar.

[101FERNANDES]

Very good job!!! Please continue!

Best wishes!

[echiccera]

Thank you so much for sharing your techniques and cookies! I want to make cookies for my ONLY nieces birthday. Princess theme, but the sugar cookie recipe i have doesnt hold well. Do you have a basic recipe where the cookie wont spread when cooked? The icing you used as the base in part 2, is that the royal icing you talk about here, thinned out? I want my nieces cookies to be memorable but i am afraid I will mess them up. Also, if you ever need WC advice...I'm here. I work for an insurance co

[richiehollis2008]

great demo for those of us that don't have much experience cooking - thank you!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Glad to be of help!

[LeftOfToday]

Darn, I'm not sure if my question posted. I was wondering if you knew of any problems occuring with replacing a portion of the water with almond extract, if making eggless icing (the cookies will be traveling). I really don't like the taste of icing sugar but I don't want to have problems with them hardening either!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

You can make the icing with milk or with water, but that takes longer to dry plus it has a grainy texture. You can add almond extract, but you wouldn't really add enough to make a dent in the overall moisture content. Plus, you have to be careful of it because some folks have a nut allergy.

[ChristelJensen]

Hi

I have seen all your videos now, and I love them and want more:)Great stuff! You are very good in what you are doing. Thanks! Hugs, Christel in Norway:)

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Thanks for watching! I'll be doing more soon!

[ballinbaby33]

Thanks for this vid!!!

helped a lot.. =]

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

glad it helped!

[ilsepixie]

hi, i was wondering, can i make the icing and save it if i want to use it like the day after, i mean, made it in advance?

thanks

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

The icing will begin to separate after 24 hours and then never quite comes back together right, nor does it have the original texture, so it's always best to make the icing when you need it.

[tasia50]

Great tips-thanks! Now I want to go and bake some cookies!

[mikitty87]

what do u do with the remaining egg yolks?

cos it'll be a little too wasteful to throw it away.

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

I throw them out. I have no other use for them. Well, I could make custard, but how much custard can one person eat?

[imafilipinoguy]

i thought the royal icing looked so awesome!

How much Powdered sugar you put in the royal icing?

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

You put as much powdered sugar in until you get the texture you want.

[superpottervideos]

how long did you take to upload this?

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

a few minutes

[trailkeeper]

When I was a kid my grandmother would give us some "Iced Animal" cookies. The icing I think was fairly thin, but hard. Is Royal Icing that kind of icing or, then does anyone know what that icing would be, and a recipe?

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Yes, this might have been royal icing although there is also a recipe that uses corn syrup. However, I do not use corn syrup as it's one of the most unnatural foods we can possibly put into our bodies.

[cranko21]

Greetings from Singapore!

Ms Truly.. I love your videos!

keep em coming plssss....

also can I ask how long can the royal icing be kept and how do I keep them if I do not finish using them?

[LMorgan1234]

Royal icing can be kept in the refrigerator for 48 hours, but after that it begins to deteriorate. However, if you have extra icing at the end of a project, you can pipe your own decors for later use. I'll do a demo video on that soon!

[cranko21]

Thanks for the reply LMorgan!

Much appreciated! Yes!!!!! I'm looking forward to the demo video! Thank you again.

[watermelon165]

Where is your shop located and great video!!!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

I am in Los Angeles, CA.

[lloldy]

What is your opinion of using meringue powder instead of egg whites? Are there any drawbacks to that?

[iryna]

one of the best "how to " videos. thank you.

[whatsnext]

Miss Truly - How wonderful! I have just watched all three of the cookie decorating 'How To' videos and they are WONDERFUL! I have always wanted to make these and you have given me the courage to try!! Thanks (but I still think I'll order some of your 'special' cookies for my granddaughters B'day!~ ann