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Ornamental Frosting

Published: Nov 17, 2014
Yields:
1 c.
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Dress up your cookies this holiday season with this simple frosting that satisfy all of your decorating needs.

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz. confectioners' sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. meringue powder
  • cup warm water

Directions

    1. Step 1In bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat confectioners' sugar, meringue powder and warm water until blended and mixture is very stiff, about 5 minutes.
    2. Step 2Tint frosting with food coloring as desired; keep surface covered with plastic wrap.
    3. Step 3With small spatula or decorating bags with small writing tips, decorate cookies with frosting (add warm water to thin as desired).
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