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This is for Linz who wrote :
"Hello to all. Would anyone have a recipe to share for frosting to decorate cookies that hardens. I am 18 and love to bake, so my aunt and I are going to bake cookies for the holidays. My aunt talks about all the "Nancy people" so I am hoping you can help me. Thanks for your help.
Linz in Indy"

I make cookies at Christmas (huge decorated trees) and Valentines (huge "conversation" hearts) that I individually wrap and give as school treats. After baking the cookies, I ice them w/ a simple frosting of powdered sugar, milk (can substitute water), and vanilla extract. I don't really measure anything, just start w/ the sugar and add enough liquid to make it "spoonable" in a fluid way. (not too runny though or it will run off the cookie before it dries). Then, I let that dry for a few hours. I then pipe Royal Icing onto the dried cookies. You can also do this the opposite way...pipe the royal icing "outline" of the cookie, let dry, then fill in w/ the powdered sugar frosting. The Royal icing I use is just the basic one. I do use the raw egg whites, have made this for over 20 yrs w/ no problems. I know you can buy a meringue powder, but I've never used it.
3 egg whites (room temperature)
4 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

Beat all ingredients at high speed for 7 to 10 minutes. A Kitchen Aid mixer is helpful here. :o)

I hope this helps. Sorry about not having exact measurements, but that's just the way I cook most of the time. Clear as mud, huh? lol If you have any questions, I will be happy to try answer them.
Donna in Pa....thinking of you. Best wishes.
Make it a great day!
Lisa (East Texas)

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