Royal Icing

By taniaf

for sugar cookie cutouts

Ingredients

• 2 lbs powdered sugar
• 2/3 cup water, plus more if needed
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp meringue powder
• gel food coloring

Preparation

Step 1

Mix sugar, water and meringue powder in mixer on low until smooth, 7 minutes. Icing should resemble glue. Add more water if needed to thin out. Add food coloring. Use immediately.