Hi lazyhomebaker
I'm using Meringue Powder. Much easier.
Here's the recipe from Wilton:
• 3 tablespoons Meringue Powder
• 4 cups (about 1 lb.) icing sugar
• 6 tablespoons warm water
Makes: About 3 cups of icing.
instructions
Beat all ingredients until icing forms peaks (7-10 minutes at low speed with a heavy-duty mixer, 10-12 minutes at high speed with a hand-held mixer).
NOTE: Keep all utensils completely grease-free for proper icing consistency.
* For stiffer icing, use 1 tablespoon less water.
**When using large countertop mixer or for stiffer icing, use 1 tablespoon less water.
Thinned Royal Icing: To thin for pouring, add 1 teaspoon water per cup of royal icing.
Use grease-free spoon or spatula to stir slowly. Add 1/2 teaspoon water at a time until you reach proper consistency