24 min
Prep Time
62 min
Cook Time
Medium
Level
8
Servings

This royal icing with cream of tartar is easy to make and perfect for decorating gingerbread houses.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 2 large egg whites, beaten

Method

  1. Gather all ingredients.

  2. Sift together confectioners' sugar and cream of tartar in a large bowl.

  3. Beat in egg whites with an electric mixer until mixture is thick enough to hold its shape, about 5 minutes.