Royal Icing

Ingredients

• 3¼ cups powdered sugar
• 2 large egg whites
• Food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat powdered sugar and egg whites until white, thickened, and tripled in volume, about 5 minutes.
2. Add water by the tablespoonful until icing no longer holds a peak.
3. Divide icing into smaller bowls and color with food coloring as desired