ROYAL ICING

By bjnelson55

Meringue powder is available in the baking section of large supermarkets and specialty cooking shops.

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon meringue powder
• 2 tablespoons warm water
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

In large mixer bowl combine all ingredients. Beat at low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium. Beat until stiff and glossy (2 to 4 minutes). If too stiff, add additional warm water.

Cover icing with damp paper towel until ready to use or cover with plastic food wrap and refrigerate up to 2 weeks. To restore texture, allow icing to reach room temperature, then rebeat.

TIP: Royal icing hardens when it dries and is used for piping decorations on cooled cookies.