2012 Christmas Sugar Cookies

Hey everyone!

Hope this holiday is finding you well!

This week, I decided to make some Christmas Sugar Cookies. They turned out pretty cute, but I was so distracted, I didn't finish some of them. Oh well, that's allowed right? Anyways, just wanted to share the cookies with you all and the fabulous Icing recipe!!! Hope you enjoy!

ROYAL ICING

5 Tlb. Meringue Powder
3/4 c. Warm Water
1/2 tsp. Peppermint Extract
1 tsp. Cream of Tartar
4.5 c. Powder Sugar

In a stand mixer, mix together Meringue Powder & Warm Water for 30 seconds. Add Extract and mix for 30 seconds. Add Cream of Tartar and mix for 30 seconds. Slowly add in Powder Sugar...once all the sugar is added, Whisk at a Med-High speed for 10 minutes.

When tinting, add 1 Tlb. of Warm Water to thin out the icing to desired consistency...Decorate & enjoy!