Royal Icing

Ingredients:-

• 1 ¼ cups —- Sifted powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp —- Meringue powder
• 2 tbsp —- Warm water
• ¼ tsp —- Cream of tartar

Method:

1. Combine all ingredients in large mixer bowl.
2. Beat at low speed until moistened.
3. Increase speed to medium.
4. Beat until stiff and glossy (2 to 4 minutes). (If too stiff, add additional tablespoon hot water.)
5. Cover bowl with damp paper towel until ready to use or cover with plastic food wrap; refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
6. To restore texture, allow icing to reach room temperature.

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