You followed the recipe. You mixed carefully. You even let it rest.

And still—something’s off.

Maybe your icing dried with tiny cracks. Maybe your flood cratered. Maybe it looked perfect yesterday, but it takes forever to dry. You retrace every step, but there’s no clear answer.

And honestly? It’s maddening.

I used to think it was me. That I wasn’t experienced enough. That I didn’t “get it.” But here’s what no one was saying out loud:

It might not be you. It might be your meringue powder.

The Icing Sabotage We Never Talk About

Most of us just buy the meringue powder our favorite creator uses—or the one that’s cheapest online. We don’t think much about what’s actually in it.

But here’s the truth: not all meringue powders are created equal.

Some are loaded with fillers or artificial flavorings.

And some contain titanium dioxide—a whitening agent banned in the EU for potential health concerns.

Some are just plain inconsistent. One batch performs like a dream. The next? Total disaster.

And when your meringue powder is working against you, no amount of mixing, thinning, or praying to the cookie gods will save your icing.

Signs Your Meringue Powder Might Be Sabotaging You

You might be dealing with ingredient sabotage if:

• Your icing cracks, craters, or turns gritty—even when your technique is solid
• Drying times vary wildly from batch to batch
• The icing tastes weird, overly sweet, or artificial
• You’re doing the exact same thing and still getting unpredictable results
• You feel anxious every time you start a decorating project

If that sounds like you—you’re not alone. And you’re definitely not doing it wrong.

The Fix That Finally Worked for Me

After too many fails and way too many tears over cookies that didn’t turn out, I made one simple switch: I tried Modern Mountain’s meringue powder.

• From the very first batch, I felt the difference:
• My icing dried smooth and glossy—no cracks or craters.
• The flavor was clean and natural—no weird aftertaste.
• No titanium dioxide — no questionable whiteners or additives
• Non-GMO and clean-label — nothing weird, nothing unnecessary
• It piped like a dream, whether outlining or flooding.
• Most importantly? It was consistent. Every. Single. Time.

What shocked me was how much easier everything felt. Less stress. More fun. It was like finding the missing puzzle piece.

It’s everything I need—and none of the stuff I don’t.

This Isn’t About Perfection—It’s About Peace of Mind

You don’t need to master a million techniques to get great results. You don’t have to obsess over every tiny detail.

But you do deserve ingredients that support your success—not sabotage it.

So if you’ve ever:

• Cried over cookies that didn’t turn out
• Felt too embarrassed to share your work
• Started to dread decorating because it’s just so inconsistent
• If you’ve ever felt like you’re “just not good at this”…

Please hear this: it’s not you. It might be your meringue powder.

And the best part? That’s an easy fix.

Clean ingredients. Reliable performance. And the confidence to bake without second-guessing yourself.

Let’s bring the joy back to cookie decorating—one smart swap at a time.