Gingerbread House Icing Recipe

Name: Gingerbread House Icing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 3 large egg whites; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Make this easy and delicious royal icing with your kids! Perfect for decorating gingerbread houses and guaranteed to be a fun family activity. This recipe was a hit at a parent workshop – even the kids loved sneaking tastes along the way! Use leftover icing to assemble your gingerbread masterpiece (a clean popsicle stick and an empty 8oz milk carton make great tools!).

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 12 mins

Calories 568.2 kcal

Protein 5g

Rating 4.6 (15 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Gingerbread House Icing

3 large egg whites
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

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How to Make Gingerbread House Icing

In a large clean bowl, beat 3 large egg whites and 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar with an electric mixer at medium speed until frothy.
Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well on high speed after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Beat on high speed for 4-5 minutes, or until the icing is thick, glossy, and forms stiff peaks.
Refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes to allow the icing to fully set. This will make it easier to pipe.
If the icing is too thick after refrigerating, add a teaspoon of water at a time and beat until it reaches your desired consistency.