Royal Icing
Source of Recipe
A Scarlett favorite
Recipe Introduction
A great icing for Christmas cookies
List of Ingredients
3 tablespoons meringue powder
6 tablespoons warm water
1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartarRecipe
Combine meringue powder and warm water in a large mixing bowl. Beat lightly with a fork till combined. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream of tartar. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed for 7 to 10 minutes or till very stiff. Use at once. Keep the icing in the bowl covered at all times with wet paper towels to prevent it from drying out.