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Gingerbread House Icing Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 large egg whites
4 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp cream of tarter

If you don't want to use raw egg whites in your icing, you can replace those with Meringue Powder found at cake decorating shops and online. The icing won't be as thick, so you might need to adjust the consistency for gingerbread houses.
Directions:
Directions:
In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tarter with electric mixer at medium speed

Add powdered sugar in small amounts, mixing well on high speed after each addition.

Beat on high speed 4 - 5 minutes or until mixture thickens

Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use

You may need to stir icing to soften before use.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
12 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Mix in different colors as needed in smaller bowls.

 

 

 

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