Ingredients
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3 tablespoons dried egg white powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
- ½ cup water
- Food coloring optional
- Water for thinning if needed
Instructions
- Sift sugar, cream of tartar and egg white powder into the bowl of your electric mixer.
- Add flavoring and water, beating at low speed until well mixed.
- Increase the speed to high and beat until icing has thickened and holds peaks, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- The frosting may be thinned with water and tinted with food coloring to make a “paint” for cookies.
Recipe Notes
Use the frosting also as glue for decorations. It may also be piped through a pastry bag with a fine tip.