Royal Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large egg whites
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 (16 oz.) box powdered sugar

Preparation

Combine egg whites and cream of tartar in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until frothy.
Gradually add sugar; mix well.
Beat for 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture is stiff.
Yield:
about 2 cups.