I have never had the opportunity to make royal icing! Does anyone have an almost fool-proof recipe for it?

I use the recipe on the can of meringue powder. I use this brand:
http://www.countrykitchensa.com/catalog/product.aspx?T=1&productId=619050

I use the Wilton recipe and it is idiot proof... I ought to know, lol

This smooth, hard-drying icing is perfect for making decorations that last. It is also useful as a "cement" to fasten decorations together. Royal icing is edible, but not recommended for icing cakes.

Source: 2003 Yearbook
Ingredients:

* 3 tablespoons Meringue Powder
* 4 cups (about 1 lb.) confectioners' 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.

Good luck