Ingredients
- 1 pound (about 4 cups) powdered sugar
- 3 pasteurized egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Add powdered sugar, egg whites, and cream of tartar to a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
- Beat on medium speed for about 5–7 minutes, until the mixture forms soft peaks and is thick, smooth, and glossy.
- Use immediately to assemble or decorate your gingerbread house. Store any unused frosting tightly covered with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface.
Notes
- For thicker icing (ideal for construction), add a bit more powdered sugar.
- To color the icing, mix in gel food coloring after whipping.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap when not in use to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting & Icing
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Holiday
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
