Probably a silly question, but is there anything I can substitute for merangue powder? I was trying to make alice's icing and i dropped the can of merangue powder all over the floor!! I have been to the store 3 times today, and do not want to go back out there!!!

So if I am being silly just say so, but any ideas would be appreciated!!

TIA

Do you have powdered egg whites??? You can use them as a substitute...

powdered no.... I guess actual eggwhites wouldn't work?

Thanks for the reply!!

If you want M powder for Butter Cream icing then forget it.
You can make your BC without that.
But I don't know about royal icing or any other purpose.
People use eggs. If you beat your eggs until it make foam or more than that and then it will dry then you can use it.

Thanks
Nitu

They will work actually...but you have the worry of whatever that disease is (salmonella??) with raw egg white....

oh yes I never thought of that, and this for kids so I probably shouldn't thanks!!!

Ok so how about any other ideas for a cookie icing with no merangue powder??

Thanks so much guys I really appreciate it!!

You can use real egg whites, but the concern would be that you used raw egg products.

I think meringue powder is also made from raw dry egg.
I don't like to use this powder in my icing because of bad flavor.

Nitu

thanks for that tip nitu!! I am new to the whole cookie decorating thing and really haven't a hot clue... I am making these for gifts any other good cookie icings??

THanks

I'll go check and see if I can find you a recipe....I'm sure there is something in one of my cookbooks.

Thanks so miuch Cindy!! I can not t ell you how much I appreciate that!! We had lots of snow and it is crazy driving conditions out there!!

Here's one that is going to be a little thinner than the royal, but you can add additional powder sugar I would imagine to get it to the consistancy you want:

Decorator's Frosting

2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
about 2 Tablespoons half and half

Beat together till smooth and tint.

That's very easy and basic...I'm checking for something else....

Another thought is what about a thinned down buttercream?

thats perfect!!! Thank you so much!!! Your a life saver!!!

You can use BC thinned down on cookies? I never knew that, coulda saved myself some trouble!! LOL

Thanks again Cindy, I so appreciate it!!

You're welcome...What I meant by thinned down buttercream is the thinner consistancy you use for some decorations. I don't think I would thin it down too much. But the other one should work fine and will be a snap to make...Gotta get back in the kitchen...

Happy Baking and Decorating!!
Cindy

Thanks for shearing this easy recipe cindy6250!
I am sorry for you charleydog.
I can't help you but I am Google here for you as soon as if I get any I will send you.

Nitu

Here is two sits for you.
I hope it will help.

http://www.martinsburg.com/wv.recipes/frost.html

http://whatscookingamerica.net/PegW/ButtercreamIcing.htm

Thanks
Nitu

I got one easy recipe for you this frosting is specially for cookies.
Here you go.
BUTTER CREAM FROSTING:

1 lb. box confectioners' sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/8 tbsp. vanilla
3 to 4 tbsp. milk

Cream together butter, salt, 1/3 of the sugar in large bowl. Gradually add milk and remaining sugar.

Thanks
Nitu

Thanks so much!!!

You are very welcome.
I hope now you are out of tension.
There are lots of people on CC who will help you.
Enjoy your cookies.

Take care,
Nitu

Someone on here also posted a recipe for rolled buttercream. She also had some pictures of the cookies she made. They were beautiful.