How To: Make royal icing with meringue powder

Do you simply swoon over thick homemade icing, but can't get over the fact that you have to mix in raw eggs? Raw eggs, of course, pose the risk of an upset belly and of dangerous bacteria, but did you know you don't even have to add raw eggs to make icing?

Take a gander at this video to learn how to prepare royal icing using meringue powder instead of raw eggs.

Sweet Dani B shares her royal icing tips. Using meringue powder instead of eggs eliminates the dreaded raw egg fear. Once the icing is mixed, it will last in an air-tight container at room temperature for a couple of weeks.