Name: Decorating Icing
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients: 1 (1-lb) box confectioners sugar; 4 teaspoons powdered egg whites (not reconstituted); 1/3 cup water; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Food coloring (optional)

Egg whites act as a stabilizer in this icing, allowing it to harden for decorating the cookies. Because the whites are not cooked, we prefer powdered egg whites, such as Just Whites, which are available in the baking section of most supermarkets.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Gingerbread Sbowflakes.

Recipe information

Total Time
15 min
Yield
Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

1 (1-lb) box confectioners sugar

4 teaspoons powdered egg whites (not reconstituted)

1/3 cup water

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla

Food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Beat together all ingredients except food coloring in a large bowl with an electric mixer at moderate speed until just combined, about 1 minute. Increase speed to high and beat icing, scraping down side of bowl occasionally, until it holds stiff peaks, about 3 minutes in a standing mixer or 4 to 5 minutes with a handheld. Beat in food coloring (if using). If you plan to spread (rather than pipe) icing on cookies, stir in more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to thin to desired consistency.

TagsIcing Dessert Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free 5 Ingredients or Fewer Quick Easy Electric Mixer Gourmet

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