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Decorative Icing

This recipe originally accompanied five-spice gingersnaps.

Cooks' note:

Icing can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, its surface covered with a dampened paper towel and bowl covered with plastic wrap.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 min

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

1 (1-lb) box confectioners sugar
4 teaspoons powdered egg whites (not reconstituted) such as Just Whites
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Beat together all ingredients in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until just combined, about 1 minute.

    Step 2

    Increase speed to high and continue to beat until icing holds stiff peaks, about 3 minutes in a stand mixer or 10 with a handheld. If not using icing immediately, cover surface with a dampened paper towel, then cover bowl with plastic wrap.

TagsIcingDessertGluten FreeNut FreeDairy Free5 Ingredients or FewerEasyQuickElectric MixerGourmet
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