Royal Icing Mix

1 pound Confectioners Sugar
5 Tablespoons Meringue Powder
½ Teaspoon Cream of Tartar

Mix all ingredients at low speed of the mixer. To mixture add about 3 Tablespoons water while beginning to mix. Add more water until it is smooth and the consistency of thick cream. Adding more water as needed. Continue to beat until stiff and very fluffy, about 5 minutes. Adjust consistency by adding additional water if necessary.

Royal Icing

Source: Cupcake Fun

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons Meringue Powder
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar sifted
• 6 tablespoons warm water

Makes: Icing serves about 3 cups.

instructions

1. Beat all ingredients until icing forms a peak (7-10 minutes at low speed with a heavy-duty mixer, 10-12 minutes at high speed with a hand-held mixer).

NOTE: Keep all utensils completely grease-free for proper icing consistency.

*When using large countertop mixer or for stiffer icing, use 1 tablespoon less water