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[threadwalker]

I baked "rolled" cookies and they don't suck. It's a miracle!

I had visions of frosted cookies, only the recipes I keep finding for Royal Icing call for "meringue powder", which Safeway apparently doesn't carry. And my "Gourmet Cooking for Idiots" doesn't have anything. (yes, it's THAT series with the bright yellow cover). My Food Companion only describes it but does not provide suggestions on how to deal with this (do I whip up some meringue, bake it and then crush it? Oh hell.. that's too much work)

So...I'm surfing the net for something I can use. Right now it's a race between the folks snacking on the (Mickey Mouse shaped gingerbread and sugar) cookies (2 kids, 1 husband, 2 inlaws) and my ability to halt them in time to frost the cookies. It's all good... I mastered making my own mojitos last weekend. Turns out I have a muddler! Who knew! So... sipping and surfing and hoping to get some cookies frosted before they are gone.

Happy Holidays to all. Be safe. Be calm. Be kind.

Comments

[joycebre.livejournal.com]

you don't need to use meringue powder. you can use egg whites. Lemme see if I can find a recipe for you.

[joycebre.livejournal.com]

For Royal Icing with Egg Whites: In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat the egg whites with the lemon juice. Add the sifted powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined and smooth. The icing needs to be used immediately or transferred to an airtight container as royal icing hardens when exposed to air. Cover with plastic wrap when not in use.
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 cups (330 grams) confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar, sifted
Read more: http://www.joyofbaking.com/RoyalIcing.html#ixzz0Xw16sTKa

[etaine-pommier.livejournal.com]

Amazon carries meringue powder, and so does the Pasta Shop. Williams Sonoma also used to.

[laneybeth.livejournal.com]

Michael's carries meringue powder. Of course I doubt you want to go there tomorrow with it being Black Friday.