| 1 | Combine all ingredients in small, deep mixing bowl. |
| 2 | Beat with electric mixer 7-10 minutes until frosting is very stiff. |
| 3 | Divide into separate bowls and add food coloring as desired. |
| 4 | Keep each bowl covered with a damp cloth -- this frosting dries quickly when left exposed to the air. |
| 5 | Use pastry tube to decorate cookies as desired. |
| 6 | Allow to dry before stacking. |
| 7 | The thicker the design, the longer it will take to dry. |
| 8 | this recipe is also good for making rosettes and other shapes. |
| 9 | Larger shapes should be allowed to dry for several hours or overnight before being handled. |
| 10 | Use a little dab of additional frosting to *glue* in place on sides of cakes. |
