ROYAL ICING FOR CITRUS SUGAR COOKIES

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The secret to perfectly decorated sugar cookies for the holidays is royal icing. This recipe, which is easy to work with and sets quickly, uses confectioners' sugar, pasturized egg whites, and cream of tartar. Use this royal icing for frosting our Citrus Sugar Cookies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
5 tablespoons pasteurized egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Using an electric mixer on low, combine confectioners' sugar, egg whites, and cream of tartar; beat on high until icing is whipped and opaque, about 2 minutes. Thin with water as needed to make a stiff but spreadable icing.

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