Royal Icing

Directions

1. 1
   Using electric mixer, beat 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar and egg whites until thick and shiny, adding more powdered sugar by tablespoonfuls if mixture is too thin to spread.
2. 2
   Add lemon juice.
3. 3
   Divide icing into portions, if desired, and add different food coloring to each.
4. 4
   Cover until ready to use.