Vanilla Doughnut Cookies

Name: Vanilla Doughnut Cookies
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
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