Royal Icing

One of the parents in my class brought in some sugar cookies topped with this icing. It was delicious! The recipe came from a book called Cookie Dough Fun. I just made this recipe myself, and I had to add a 2 tablespoons of milk to it - the icing was very stiff and it hardens quickly. The taste is fantastic though and it looked really pretty on the cookie.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 cup frosting

Ingredients

• 1  egg white, at room temperature
• 2 -2 1⁄2 cups  sifter powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract

Directions

1. Beat egg white in small bowl at high speed of electric mixer until egg is foamy.
2. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar and almond extract.
3. Beat at low speed until moistened.
4. Increase mixer speed to high and beat until icing is stiff.