Imagine a world where every cookie is a canvas waiting for your creative touch. Royal icing transforms ordinary treats into stunning masterpieces, adding vibrant colors and intricate designs. Get ready to explore a collection of irresistible recipes that will not only elevate your cookie game but also make your baking adventures so much more fun!
Classic Royal Icing

Royal Icing Recipe from Preppy Kitchen
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Egg whites, sugar, vanilla extract Total Time: 5 min.

Easy Royal Icing Recipe from Fresh April Flours
Rating: 4.9. Ingredients: Light corn syrup, almond extract, powdered sugar Total Time: 5 min.

My Favorite Royal Icing from Sally's Baking Addiction
Rating: 4.6. Ingredients: Meringue powder, food coloring, sugar Total Time: 5 min.
This timeless recipe is a must-have in every baker’s toolkit. Made with egg whites, powdered sugar, and a splash of lemon juice, it brings a sweet, light flavor that pairs perfectly with any cookie. Its smooth texture makes it easy to pipe, allowing you to create beautiful borders and decorations.
Vanilla Almond Royal Icing

The BEST Royal Icing Recipe from Baker Street Society
Ingredients: Egg whites, almond extract, food coloring, powdered sugar, butter flavoring Total Time: 15 mins.

Vanilla-Almond Royal Icing for Sugar Cookies from Cookie Shopper
Ingredients: Meringue powder, cream, light corn syrup, almond extract, powdered sugar

SUGAR COOKIES WITH ROYAL ICING from Cup of Ambition
Rating: 4.9. Ingredients: Meringue powder, royal icing, orange, cookies, almond extract Total Time: 3 mins.
Why settle for plain when you can have a delightful blend of vanilla and almond? This recipe adds a hint of nutty flavor that elevates your cookies to a new level. The combination of these two extracts creates a delicious aroma that will make your kitchen smell heavenly!
Chocolate Royal Icing

Sweet Sugar Belle's Chocolate Royal Icing from Sweet Sugarbelle
Ingredients: Meringue powder, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla

Chocolate Royal Icing from Food.com
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Meringue powder, powdered sugar, cocoa Total Time: 10 min.

Chocolate Royal Icing from Chelsweets
Ingredients: Meringue powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, stand mixer, vanilla extract Total Time: 1 hr 53 min.
Chocoholics, rejoice! This rich chocolate royal icing recipe is perfect for those who crave a deep, cocoa flavor. It’s made with cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and water, resulting in a smooth, glossy finish that’s perfect for chocolate cookies or any cookie lover’s dream.
Minted Royal Icing

Easy Brownie Cookies with Mint Icing from Elle Jay
Rating: 5. Ingredients: 22 мин Total Time: easy brownie cookies with mint icing.

Easy Mint Frosting for Sugar Cookies from Blackberry Babe
Ingredients: Нет отзывов Total Time: easy mint frosting for sugar cookies.
Add a refreshing twist to your cookies with this mint-flavored royal icing. Combining peppermint extract with the classic base, it’s ideal for holiday treats or any occasion where you want a cool, invigorating flavor. Just imagine biting into a cookie with this fresh burst of mint!
Citrus Zest Royal Icing
This icing brings a zesty pop to your cookies. By incorporating fresh lemon or orange zest, you’ll achieve a bright, tangy flavor that complements sweet cookies beautifully. It’s a wonderful choice for spring and summer baking!
Spiced Chai Royal Icing

AMAZING Chai Sugar Cookies with Spiced Frosting from The American Patriette
Rating: 5. Ingredients: 41 мин
If you love chai lattes, you’ll adore this spiced royal icing! Infused with chai spice blend, it adds warm, cozy flavors to your cookies. The cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom notes make every bite feel like a comforting hug.
Lavender Royal Icing

Lavender Cookie Icing and Natural Sprinkles from KitchenLane
Ingredients: Corn syrup, lavender extract, egg white powder, dye, powdered sugar

Lavender Shortbread Sugar Cookies from Paper Street Parlour
Ingredients: Almond meal, vanilla bean paste, lavender extract, powdered sugar, dried lavender Total Time: 4 hr 35 min.

Lavender Buttercream from Sugar & Sparrow
Rating: 4.8. Ingredients: Purple food coloring, powdered sugar, whole milk, culinary lavender, vanilla extract
For a floral touch, try lavender royal icing. This unique recipe uses culinary lavender to create a subtle yet enchanting flavor. It’s perfect for springtime cookies or any occasion where you want to impress with something different!
Caramel Royal Icing

Chocolate Sugar Cookie with Salted Caramel Royal Icing from Emily gets to baking
Ingredients: 25 Min. Total Time: 25 min..

Karamellcreme oder Karamellfrosting from Ofenkieker
Rating: 3.5. Ingredients: 10 Min. Total Time: 10 min..

Salted Caramel Cupcakes mit Frischkäse Frosting from Julias Torten und Törtchen
Ingredients: Keine Rezensionen
Sweet and buttery, caramel royal icing is a game-changer for cookie decoration. This recipe incorporates caramel sauce into the mix, giving your icing a rich, indulgent flavor. Use it on sugar cookies for an extra touch of sweetness!
Orange Creamsicle Royal Icing

Orange Icing from Evergreen Kitchen
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Fresh orange juice, powdered sugar, orange zest Total Time: 2 min.

Orange Creamsicle Sugar Cookies for Summer from Your Baking Bestie –
Ingredients: Orange cream, baking powder, all purpose flour, white sugar, vanilla extract Total Time: 27 min.

Easy Orange Frosting (Buttercream Icing) from CakeWhiz
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Orange juice, orange extract, powdered sugar, orange zest Total Time: 10 min.
Bring back childhood memories with this creamsicle-inspired icing. Combining orange extract with vanilla, it delivers a nostalgic flavor that’s both sweet and tangy. It’s a fun and colorful option for decorating summer cookies!
Peanut Butter Royal Icing

Peanut Butter Icing / Frosting for Cookies from Food.com
Rating: 4. Ingredients: 5 min Total Time: 5 min.
Love peanut butter? This royal icing recipe is for you! Blending creamy peanut butter with the classic icing base creates a nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with chocolate or sugar cookies. It’s a delightful twist that cookie lovers will appreciate!
Maple Royal Icing
Add a touch of fall to your cookies with maple royal icing! This recipe uses real maple syrup to give your icing a rich, sweet flavor that’s simply irresistible. It’s especially delightful on autumn-themed cookies!
Berry Blast Royal Icing

Royal Icing and Natural Food Colorings from Food52
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Egg whites, sugar Total Time: 15 min.

Strawberry Lemonade Cut-Out Cookie Recipe from Semi Sweet Designs
Ingredients: Freeze dried strawberries, strawberry extract, lemon extract, food coloring, egg Total Time: 1 hr.

Perfect Royal Icing Recipe from Serious Eats
Rating: 4.5. Ingredients: Royal icing, cream, egg whites, food coloring, powdered sugar Total Time: 15 min.
Brighten up your cookies with a berry-flavored royal icing! You can use berry puree or extract to create a vibrant icing that’s bursting with fruity flavor. It’s perfect for decorating cookies for summer picnics or birthday parties.
Coconut Royal Icing

Coconut Frosting from Comfy Belly
Ingredients: Coconut milk, maple syrup, coconut butter, vanilla extract

10 Minute Whipped Coconut Frosting Recipe from What the Fork Food Blog
Rating: 4.6. Ingredients: Coconut milk, powdered sugar, coconut extract, sea salt, vanilla extract Total Time: 10 min.

Easy Coconut Frosting from I Am Baker
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Egg whites, coconut extract, confectioners sugar Total Time: 20 min.
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this coconut royal icing! Using coconut extract, it adds a sweet and creamy flavor that’s delightful on sugar cookies. It’s a fantastic choice for beach-themed parties or summer gatherings!
Gingerbread Royal Icing

Gingerbread House Icing from Spend With Pennies
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Cream, egg whites, powdered sugar Total Time: 10 min.

Royal Icing for Gingerbread Houses from Bless This Mess Please
Rating: 4. Ingredients: Meringue powder, egg whites, powdered sugar Total Time: 15 min.

Royal Icing Recipe for a Gingerbread House from The Spruce Eats
Rating: 4. Ingredients: Cream, pasteurized egg whites, sugar Total Time: 10 min.
Perfect for the holiday season, this gingerbread royal icing brings warmth and spice to your cookies. The addition of ginger and cinnamon makes it ideal for decorating gingerbread men or any festive treats. It’s a holiday classic that never goes out of style!
Raspberry Swirl Royal Icing
This eye-catching icing is as delicious as it is beautiful! By swirling raspberry puree into your royal icing, you create a stunning marbled effect that will impress anyone. The sweet and tart raspberry flavor pairs perfectly with vanilla cookies.
Cherry Almond Royal Icing
For a unique flavor combination, try cherry almond royal icing! The sweet cherry flavor combined with almond extract creates a deliciously sweet and nutty finish. This icing is a lovely way to decorate cookies for special occasions.
Matcha Royal Icing

Matcha Iced Sugar Cookies from Posh Little Designs
Ingredients: Meringue powder, vanilla bean, matcha powder, eggs, baking powder Total Time: 30 min.

Matcha Icing from Food Network
Rating: 2.7. Ingredients: Matcha green tea, sugar cookies, lemon juice, vanilla extract Total Time: 5 min.

Green Tea Icing from KitchenLane
Ingredients: Matcha green tea, meringue powder, orange juice concentrate, light corn syrup, lemon extract
Green tea lovers will fall for this matcha royal icing! The earthy flavor of matcha adds a sophisticated touch to your cookies. Plus, the vibrant green color makes for stunning decorations that are sure to wow your guests.
Root Beer Float Royal Icing

Root Beer Float Cupcakes (only 5 ingredients needed to make these, icing included!) from Burlap Kitchen –
Ingredients: 28 мин
Bring a classic soda shop flavor to your cookies with root beer float royal icing! This fun recipe captures the essence of root beer and vanilla, making it a delightful choice for summer parties or casual gatherings. It’s a nostalgic treat in icing form!
Salted Caramel Royal Icing

Chocolate Sugar Cookie with Salted Caramel Royal Icing from Emily gets to baking
Ingredients: 25 мин

Behold the AMAZING Salted Caramel Cutout Cookie Recipe! from Your Baking Bestie –
Rating: 5. Ingredients: 27 мин
Sweet meets salty in this delicious salted caramel royal icing. The addition of sea salt enhances the rich caramel flavor, making it a perfect topping for chocolate or vanilla cookies. It’s a sophisticated twist that everyone will love!
Butterscotch Royal Icing
If you love butterscotch, this icing will be your new favorite! With a sweet and buttery flavor, it adds a delightful twist to any cookie. Use it on chocolate chip cookies for a delicious combination!
Chocolate Mint Royal Icing

Easy Brownie Cookies with Mint Icing from Elle Jay
Rating: 5. Ingredients: 22 min Total Time: easy brownie cookies with mint icing.

Perfectly Irresistible Chocolate Mint Sugar Cookie Recipe from Your Baking Bestie –
Ingredients: 22 min Total Time: perfectly irresistible chocolate mint sugar cookie recipe.
Combining chocolate and mint into a royal icing creates a refreshing and indulgent treat. Perfect for decorating cookies during the holidays, this icing will remind you of your favorite mint chocolate desserts!
Honey Royal Icing
For a natural sweetness, try honey royal icing! This recipe uses honey in place of some sugar, resulting in a unique flavor that’s both sweet and floral. It’s a great choice for decorating cookies for tea parties or elegant gatherings.
Spicy Cinnamon Royal Icing
Add a kick to your cookies with spicy cinnamon royal icing! This recipe features cinnamon and a hint of cayenne, giving your icing a warm, spicy twist. It’s perfect for autumn-themed cookies or anyone who loves a little heat!
Vanilla Bean Royal Icing

Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing from Cook Nourish Bliss
Rating: 4.3. Ingredients: 3 ч 10 мин
Nothing beats the classic flavor of vanilla bean royal icing! Using real vanilla bean paste gives your icing a rich, aromatic flavor and beautiful specks that look gorgeous on cookies. It’s a timeless favorite that never disappoints!
Coffee Royal Icing
Coffee lovers, this one’s for you! This icing infuses your cookies with the rich flavor of coffee, creating a perfect match for chocolate or vanilla cookies. It’s an energizing twist that will keep you coming back for more!
Strawberry Lemonade Royal Icing
Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe with Easy Icing from Sally's Baking Addiction
Rating: 4.9. Ingredients: Light corn syrup, almond extract, food coloring, baking powder, sugar Total Time: 2 hr 10 min.
Christmas Cookie Sparkles from Christmas Cookie Sparkles – Sally's Baking Addiction
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Cream cheese, almond extract, baking powder, all purpose flour, sanding sugar Total Time: 2 hr.
Stained Glass Window Sugar Cookies from Sally's Baking Addiction
Rating: 4.8. Ingredients: Jolly ranchers, egg white, baking powder, all purpose flour, vanilla extract Total Time: 3 hr.
Capture the essence of summer with strawberry lemonade royal icing! This refreshing flavor combines strawberry puree and lemon juice, resulting in a sweet and tangy taste that’s perfect for warm days. Decorate your cookies with this icing and watch everyone smile!
Marshmallow Royal Icing

My Favorite Royal Icing from My Favorite Royal Icing – Sally's Baking Addiction
Rating: 4.6. Ingredients: 5 min Total Time: 5 min.

Cinnamon Marshmallow Iced Shortbread Cookies from Southern FATTY
Ingredients: 1 h 40 min Total Time: 1 h 40 min.
Sweet and fluffy, marshmallow royal icing is a fun twist on the classic. This recipe includes marshmallow fluff, giving your icing a light and airy texture that makes it easy to spread. Perfect for cookies that need a little extra sweetness!