Question on Antonia74's cookie icing

[mommarivera]

I have made this icing two times and each time it does not come out glossy. It has a dull color to it when it dries. Does anyone know why this would happen?? And what can I do to make this glossy?? Thanks
Renee

[bupbup74]

Sorry, but I'm not familiar with that icing. What kind of icing is it supposed to be?

[puzzlegut]

I'd like to know as well.

[mommarivera]

Here is the recipe I am talking about


Antonia74 Royal Icing Serves/Yields: about 6 cups of thick icing?
Prep. Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time:
Category: Frostings, Cookies!
Difficulty: Easy
This icing is mixed to a stiff consistency for outlining cookies, then can be thinned with warm water to fill in the cookie shape. I like to dry my cookies for at least 24 hours...and up to 48 hours before packaging them. This icing can be kept at room temperature in an air-sealed container for literally weeks, with a good re-mixing before you use it again. I haven't had great results with keeping it in the fridge...but un-tinted icing (i.e. white) seems to be okay from the freezer.6 oz (3/4 cup) of warm water
5 Tablespoons meringue powder
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 kilogram (2.25 lbs.) powdered icing sugar
In mixer bowl, pour in the warm water and the meringue powder. Mix it with a whisk by hand until it is frothy and thickened...about 30 seconds.

Add the cream of tartar and mix for 30 seconds more.

Pour in all the icing sugar at once and place the bowl on the mixer.

Using the paddle attachment on the LOWEST speed, mix slowly for a full 10 minutes. Icing will get thick and creamy.

Cover the bowl with a dampened tea-towel to prevent crusting and drying.

Tint with food colourings or thin the icing with small amounts of warm water to reach the desired consistency

[2sdae]

you can add a little corn syrup to it to help shine, antonia told so on cc.

[mommarivera]

Originally Posted by 2sdae

you can add a little corn syrup to it to help shine, antonia told so on cc.

Thanks 2sdae!!!

[mommarivera]

I added some corn syrup and it worked!!! Thanks again!!

[MAK]

Momma Rivera - how much corn syrup did you add to the recipe???

[2sdae]

I have added a 2 teaspoons to a whole recipe of her's and then see if it's shiny enough for you.

[likitiki]

taking notes..........I am always on the lookout for more information!