Recipes

To decorate like a pro, you'll need professional recipes from our test kitchen.   Royal Icing Ingredients: * 1 lb box of confectioner's sugar * three egg whites * 1/2 tsp. Cream of Tartar Place the confectioners sugar in a bowl, and add the egg whites plus the Cream of Tartar. Mix the ingredients with an electric or standing mixer until firm. A damp tea towel placed over the bowl will keep the icing from hardening before you're ready to use it. Butter Cream Icing Ingredients: * 1/4 pound of sweet butter * 2 c. Confectioner's Sugar * 1 egg white Cream the butter and gradually add 2 cups of sifted confectioners sugar. Add 1 egg white and mix thoroughly.