looking for ideas on cookie icing that doesnt contain egg as my son is allergic, i would love something that holds up like royal. i would appreciate any suggestions.
thanks
kym

If you willing to experiment, there's Ener-G egg replacer:

http://www.ener-g.com/store/detail.aspx?section=8&cat=8&id=97

Could try mixing that with a bit of water and powdered sugar.

Vegan royal icing/glace recipes:

http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-646878-.html

Toba Garrett's glace icing:

http://cakecentral.com/recipes/2119/toba-garretts-glace-icing

Everything you ever wanted to know about rolled buttercream:
(Includes recipes not found in recipes section and comparisons w/other hard frostings. Also hints and tips.)

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-221681-.html

HTH