using icing with buttercream to write with

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I am decorating a cookie for a wedding and packing them separate in a clear bag for a thank you gift. I've used the instructions from the meringue container for icing but wanted to know if I could use butter cream with real butter, add the meringue powder and have crust up so the writing doesn't smear in the package but taste better than plain icing.

Did you see [this question](http://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/32007/what-does-meringue-powder-do-in-butter-cream-icing)? The comments and answers do address how it behaves, although the question is a bit different than yours.. — Giorgio, Feb 23 '17 at 16:35

score 1 · Answer 1 · edited Jul 31 '17 at 22:54

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I wouldn't suggest using buttercream icing- even if you add meringue powder to it, I don't think it will get as hard as you'll need it to prevent it from being ruined when put inside the bags. I always use royal icing with meringue for my icing (this recipe, specifically) and I think it tastes great.

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