Vanilla Doughnut Cookies » Jamie Geller

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup 2 sticks margarine
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 6 tablespoons meringue powder
• 8 cups about 2 lb. confectioners’ sugar
• 10 tablespoons warm water
• 2-3 teaspoons oil-free flavoring (vanilla, almond, coconut, lemon juice)
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)
• Assorted food gel colors