Royal Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 egg whites at room temperature
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 lb. powdered sugar, sifted

Preparation

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large mixing bowl at medium speed until foamy.
Gradually add sugar; mix well.
Beat 5 to 7 minutes.
May be tinted with paste food color.
Makes enough icing for 5 dozen cookies.