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[homedecor1]

I always use meringue powder for my royal icing.  I thought I had a container but it only had a few tbsp left.

I know I can buy off "A" but certainly don't need lbs of it.  

The other version uses egg whites.  My question is:

1.  Are they the egg whites in the cartons that are pasteurized and safe to use?

2.  Does the consistency turn out as well as when using meringue powder? I like "glossy" look

Thank you for your feedback.

I only need enough to decorate 6-12 dozen cut out cookies.

[deepwaterdotter]

I make Royal Icing with 2 egg whites (from eggs out of the carton), 2 2/3 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla, and 1/8 tsp salt.

I buy Wilton meringue powder at the grocery store, 4 ounces for around $8. 

I think the icing made with meringue powder dries to a higher gloss.

[Yahooey]

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@homedecor1 wrote:

I always use meringue powder for my royal icing.  I thought I had a container but it only had a few tbsp left.

I know I can buy off "A" but certainly don't need lbs of it.  

The other version uses egg whites.  My question is:

1.  Are they the egg whites in the cartons that are pasteurized and safe to use?

2.  Does the consistency turn out as well as when using meringue powder? I like "glossy" look

Thank you for your feedback.

I only need enough to decorate 6-12 dozen cut out cookies.

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@homedecor1  this made me laugh - only 144 cookies

more power to you and i wanna see pics when u are done

I too have made over a hundred cookies in the past but they were NOT all decorated with icing and sprinkles - that took too much work and i opted for sandwich cookies or drop cookies which are the easiest

[homedecor1]

@deepwaterdotter 

I've been to every store and craft store in my area meringue powder sold out.

I'm going to use the egg white as you stated in your recipe.

@Yahooey 

I am going to attempt to do all iced but may just sprinkle.  I'm doing as cookie gift exchange and will mix other cookies with them. (of course my favorite is italian ricotta cookies, kloches (sp)and oatmeal raisin)

[Yahooey]

@homedecor1 

i'm going to a cookie swap next sunday -

was told to make 4 dozen as 30ish people are attending

i will be making a florentine cookie - 48 cookies but 96 sides lol

[deepwaterdotter]

@homedecor1  I suppose this time of year the meringue powder sells out fairly quick.  And the supply chain being what it is right now, could be a while before the stores can restock.

Best of luck with your cookies, they sound delicious to me! 

[ECBG]

The egg whites work fine.  I have made royal icing this way many times.