Instructions

1. Ensure that the kitchen tools you use are grease free and dry.
2. In a stand mixer, using the whisk tool, blend 5 tablespoons of meringue powder and 3/4 cup of warm water until mixture is foamy.  Add 1 teaspoon cream of tartar and whisk again by hand.
3. Place bowl back on mixing stand and add powdered sugar one cup at a time.  Once all powdered sugar has been added, blend together for 9 minutes.
4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add vanilla extract. Continue to blend together for another minute.
5. The icing will be very thick. If you want to use food coloring, remove part of the icing to another bowl so you can color only as much as you need.
6. Add any desired food coloring, and continue mixing until well-blended. Add a small amount of water (1/2 teaspoon at a time) until the desired consistency is reached.
7. Repeat this process for the remainder of the frosting until are colors are completed.
8. Frost cookies using a piping bag and piping tips.