Combine powdered sugar, meringue powder, and cream of tartar. Add warm water and vanilla extract; beat with an electric mixer on low until combined. Beat on high for 7 to 10 minutes or until stiff. Tint portions with red food coloring. Ice or pipe cookies as desired.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
A great shortcut for decorative Valentine's Day cookies? Use Hy-Vee Bakery heart shape cookies and decorate with homemade royal icing.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 58
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 58 Hy-Vee Bakery heart shaped sugar cookies | ||
| 3 c. Hy-Vee powdered sugar | ||
| 2 tbsp. meringue powder | ||
| ¼ tsp. cream of tartar | ||
| ⅓ c. warm water | ||
| ½ tsp. Hy-Vee vanilla extract |
Things To Grab
- Electric mixer
- Resealable plastic bags or piping bags
- Piping tips
Directions
Nutrition facts
Servings
240 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 140mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 2g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 6%
0%
Calcium 0%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 0%