Meringue Powder Royal Icing

In this recipe for Royal Icing, the meringue powder replaces egg whites. Great for assembling gingerbread houses, cookie trains, cookie cottages, any edible food project.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  meringue powder
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2 1⁄3 cups icing sugar

Directions

1. In bowl, beat meringue powder with water until combined.
2. Gradually beat in icing sugar til very stiff, about 4 minutes.
3. Cover with damp cloth to prevent drying out.