Cookie Icing

Cookie Icing Recipe

Icing being piped onto a sugar cookie.
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Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: N/A

Serving size: 24 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 egg whites
Flour being sifted
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Directions

  1. Sift powdered sugar and cream of tartar into a bowl.
  2. Beat the egg whites into the sugar mixture until it thickens. This usually takes about 5 minutes of beating until you get a smooth icing.
  3. To add some character, mix in food coloring or top with decorations if desired.
  4. Ice sugar cookies with the cookie icing and enjoy!
Icing being mixed in a stand mixer
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