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Royal Icing

Ingredients

2 - large egg whites, or more to thin icing
4 cups - sifted confectioners' sugar, or more to thicken icing
1 lemon, juiced

Instructions to make Royal Icing

Beat the whites until stiff but not dry. Add sugar and lemon juice; beat for 1 minute more. If icing is too thick, add more egg whites; if it is too thin, add more sugar. The icing may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.