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- Yield: 3 cups icing
- Start to Finish
15 mins
Ingredients
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3
tablespoons
meringue powder
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1/2
cup
warm water
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1
16 -
ounce package
powdered sugar, sifted (4-1/2 cups)
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1
teaspoon
vanilla
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1/2
teaspoon
cream of tartar
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Desired color food coloring (optional)
Directions
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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.
