Royal Icing

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Royal Icing

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Yield: 3 cups icing
Start to Finish 15 mins

Ingredients

3 tablespoons meringue powder
1/2 cup warm water
1 16 - ounce package powdered sugar, sifted (4-1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Desired color food coloring (optional)

Directions

In a medium mixing bowl combine meringue powder, water, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream of tartar. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined; beat on high speed for 7 to 10 minutes or until mixture is very stiff. Tint with food coloring, if you like. Makes 3 cups icing.

Tip

When not using the icing, keep it covered with clear plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.

Source URL (retrieved on May 25, 2013): http://www.midwestliving.com/recipe/desserts/royal-icing/

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