Royal Icing Meringue Powder

By efriend

Ingredients

• 4 Tablespoons meringue powder
• 1/2 Cup water
• 1 lb box powdered sugar
• few drops clear extract (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the meringue powder and water.
With the paddle attachment of an electric mixer, beat until combined and foamy.
Sift in the powdered sugar and beat on low to combine.
Add in the extract.
Increase speed to med-high/high and beat for about 5 minutes, just until the icing is glossy and stiff peaks form.