2 egg whites
1 cup icing sugar
Multi-colored sprinkles (optional)

To make the frosting:

Mount the egg whites and add the sugar slowly until it forms peaks, then cook in a double boiler for 10 to 15 minutes.

Spread the icing on the cake (or cookies)and decorate with the multi- colored sprinkles immediately before it dries (if desired).

Cool.

Photo of the "pigna" (Easter bready) was taken by Rita Palazzo. For the "pigna" recipe see "Holiday Breads.

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