Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons meringue powder
- 5 tablespoons water (more for desired consistency)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and meringue powder until well blended.
- Gradually add 5 tablespoons of water and the vanilla extract, beating with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 5 minutes until smooth and glossy.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more water (if too thick) or more powdered sugar (if too thin).
- If using food coloring, divide the icing into separate bowls and mix in colors until evenly distributed.
- Decorate cooled sugar cookies using piping bags or a spatula. Allow the icing to dry completely before stacking or storing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg