Edible Christmas Ornaments made of icing

To make icing Christmas balls, you will need egg white, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and optional sprinkles for decoration.

Prepare all the ingredients. Rinse the egg with warm water and dry it. Separate the egg white from the yolk. We will only need the cold egg white.

For the icing sugar, it is best to use store-bought and very fine. It needs to be sifted multiple times through a fine sieve. Depending on the size of the egg white, you may need 150 to 200 grams, or even more if the egg white is large.

Place the egg white in a deep bowl and whisk it with a fork. Avoid using a mixer as it can over-aerate the egg white and make the final product too fragile.

Gradually add the icing sugar in small portions. After each addition, mix it well with a spatula until you get a smooth and homogeneous consistency.

Finally, pour in the lemon juice and mix it again. To test if the icing is ready for decorating, dip a clean finger into the mixture. If the mixture forms a stable peak, it means it is ready for decorating. If the sugar mixture is too runny, add more icing sugar until you reach the desired consistency.

Transfer the prepared mixture into a cone or a pastry bag with a narrow nozzle. You can also use a sturdy plastic bag (such as a milk bag) by cutting a small corner off.

Prepare the air balloons. Wash them thoroughly, dry them, and inflate them to a small size - approximately 5-8 cm in diameter. Securely tie them and leave the ends of the threads loose. Start drawing random patterns with icing on the bottom side of the balloon, making sure the lines intersect with each other. Immediately sprinkle with decoration, if you decide to use it. Finish drawing the pattern to the top and leave an opening that will allow you to remove the balloon. Hang the finished balloons (I had 3 of them) in a dry place to dry for 12-24 hours.

After drying, take a skewer, pencil, or cotton swab and carefully detach the balloon from the icing, gently applying the blunt side of the stick or pencil into the openings. Repeat this process across the entire balloon.

Now, take a needle and pierce the balloon. After the balloon deflates, remove it from the icing balloon.

The icing Christmas ornaments are ready. Thread ribbons through them and decorate the Christmas tree. You can also give these ornaments as gifts or use them to decorate the festive table. Happy New Year!