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gingerbread houses icing

Royal Icing for Gingerbread Houses

The perfect icing that will hold together your beautiful gingerbread creation
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Craft
Cuisine American
Servings 32 tbsp
Calories 45 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large egg whites room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar

Instructions
 

Royal Icing

  • In a mixing bowl, whip egg whites until light and foamy, then add the cream of tartar. Continue mixing for 30 seconds
  • Gradually add in powdered sugar, mixing well.
  • Turn mixer on high and continue beating until thickened and the icing holds its shape (this should be about 3-5 minutes).

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 11mgSugar: 11gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Christmas
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