ROYAL ICING FOR ICED SUGAR COOKIES WITH LEMON ZEST

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Use this recipe to decorate our Iced Sugar Cookies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

5 tablespoons meringue powder
1 pound (4 cups) confectioners' sugar, plus more if needed
Scant 1/4 cup water, plus more if needed

Steps:

  • With an electric mixer on low speed, beat confectioners' sugar, meringue powder, and the water until smooth, about 7 minutes. If icing is too thick, add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time; if too thin, beat icing 2 to 3 minutes more, or add more sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature up to overnight; stir until smooth again before using.

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