Glaze these with pastel colours or pipe names on them to use as place cards. Cream of tartar makes these cookies crisp, while the icing sugar makes them tender.
Pasteurized egg whites are found in the egg section of the grocery store.
Since this icing dries out very quickly, it's important to keep it covered with plastic wrap or a damp towel.
In place of meringue powder, this icing uses pasteurized egg whites, which are available in the refrigerated section of your grocery store.
This light-textured, not-too-sweet icing is ideal for the rainbow cake or to match a featherlight angel food cake. Freeze any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks and use to frost cupcakes.
With a satiny white finish, this fluffy frosting is also dairy free. Or try Cupcakes with Toasted Seven-Minute Frosting (variation below).
These bite-size treats are fantastic on their own, but for an extra-special finish, you can dip them in chocolate or use them to sandwich your favourite fillings—think dulce de leche, jam, curd or chocolate hazelnut spread.
