Decorative Icing

Name: Decorative Icing
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients: 1 (1-lb) box confectioners sugar; 4 teaspoons powdered egg whites (not reconstituted) such as Just Whites; 1/3 cup water; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

November 16, 2006

This recipe originally accompanied five-spice gingersnaps.

Cooks' note:

Icing can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, its surface covered with a dampened paper towel and bowl covered with plastic wrap.

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) such as Just Whites

1/3 cup water

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1
Beat together all ingredients in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until just combined, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Increase speed to high and continue to beat until icing holds stiff peaks, about 3 minutes in a stand mixer or 10 with a handheld. If not using icing immediately, cover surface with a dampened paper towel, then cover bowl with plastic wrap.

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

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