Hang out in the kitchen with Erin and Amber while they breakdown their take on Christmas gift giving, and Erin helps Amber bring her sugar cookies to life.

Erin's royal icing recipe and simple piping techniques will help even the most novice baker, or kid (listen out for Avery's cameos!) make a presentable Christmas cookie.

Royal Icing Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 tspMeringue Powder
• 1 TbspLight Corn Syrup
• 1 tsp Clear Vanilla Extract
• 1 cupWater
• 2 lbPowdered Sugar

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine meringue powder, corn syrup, clear vanilla extract, and water.

• Mix until foamy.
• Slowly add powdered sugar.  Hand mix until incorporated and looks soupy. 
• Attach paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for 4-6 minutes.
• Mix until icing forms peaks