Royal frosting - country living

2 cups

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Confectioners' sugar
3 Large egg whites
½ teaspoon Cream of tartar
Paste or powdered food coloring (opt.)

Directions

This frosting is used not only to decorate or spread onto cookies but also as an adhesive. Because of current health concerns about salmonella in raw eggs, frosting on cookies that will be eaten should be made from meringue powder (see Note) instead of egg whites following package instructions. For purely decorative cookies, we prefer this egg-white frosting over the meringue- powder version beause of its stronger gluing property.

1. In medium-size bowl, with electric mixer, combine sugar, egg whites, and cream of tartar just until well mixed. At high speed, beat mixture until thick and fluffy.

2. Cover frosting tightly with a damp towel or plastic wrap while using. If desired, to color frosting, divide into small bowls and mix in food coloring.

Note: Meringue powder can be purchased wherever candy- making and cake-decorating supplies are sold, or by mail from Wilton Industries, Inc., 2240 75th St., Woodridge, 111. 60517; (800) 772-711 1. lih Country Living/Dec/91 Scanned & fixed by DP and GG

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