Royal Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
paste food coloring

Preparation

Combine egg whites and cream of tartar in a large mixing bowl.
Beat at medium speed on mixer until frothy.
Add half of powdered sugar, mixing well.
Add remaining sugar and beat 5-7 minutes at high speed, until mixture is stiff and holds a peak.
Color with desired amount of paste food coloring.
NOTE: Icing dries very quickly; keep icing covered with a damp cloth when not using.