• Source: Emeril's Table: Homemade Cookies

Royal Icing

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 pound confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Place all ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat slowly until well blended, then beat at medium-high speed until icing forms stiff peaks, 6 minutes. If icing is not stiff enough, add more sugar; if it is too stiff, add more milk. Use immediately or place in a plastic container with a lid until ready to use. Allow icing to dry on cookies for at least 24 hours before packaging.