Decorative Icing for Cookies

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 1 box (1 pound) confectioners' sugar
• 3 tbsp meringue powder
• 6 to 7 tbsp cold water
• Assorted paste food colors, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Beat confectioners' sugar, meringue powder and 6 tbsp water in a mixer bowl at medium speed until smooth. Increase speed to high and beat 5 minutes, until thick and smooth, adding up to 1 tbsp more cold water for piping consistency, if necessary.

To tint: Paste colors provide the most vibrant hues, and because they are so concentrated, you won't need to use much. Dab paste into icing with toothpick. Mix with spoon until well blended, gradually adding dabs of paste, if necessary, for desired color.