Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons meringue powder (egg white powder)
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 pounds confectioners' sugar (about 7 1/2 to 8 cups or 2 boxes)
- Food coloring, as desired
Directions
Combine all the ingredients, except the food coloring, in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix slowly until stiff enough to form peaks. The icing should be pure white and thick, but not fluffy and bubbly. If the frosting is overbeaten, it will get aerated which makes it harder to work with. If this happens, let the icing sit to settle, then use a rubber spatula to vigorously beat and smooth it out.
Alternatively, combine ingredients in a large bowl, and beat with hand beaters on low speed until the frosting thickens to stiff peaks.
Add up to 1 tablespoon food coloring and mix with a rubber spatula until the color is uniform. (Adding too much color reduces the sheen of the frosting and can break down the consistency of the frosting over a couple of days.) Store icing, covered, with plastic film on the surface of the icing.
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By CarolNJ007
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on December 13, 2012
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LOVE the fact that you don't need to use a raw egg. FANTASTIC!!
By sawbrandy_5988140
Wichita, KS
on December 03, 2011
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My grandaughter and I have made Christmas cookies since she was around 5. We have always use this icing recipe. It is easy to make and easy to thin out. I found clear vanilla extract and I also add it for a richer taste.
By burlesque01_124...
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on December 26, 2009
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Makes a great icing for sugar cookies or gingerbread! I added some vanilla extract to make it a bit richer! Great recipe!
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