Royal Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large egg whites
1 lb. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
paste or liquid food colorings

Preparation

Thick icing:
In large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with mixer until frothy.
Gradually add powdered sugar and beat 5 to 7 minutes until glossy, stiff peaks form when beaters are lifted.