Ingredients for - Royal Icing and Fleurs-de-lis

1. 2 c. confectioners' sugar
2. 2 1/2 tbsp. meringue powder
3. 1/4 c. water

How to cook deliciously - Royal Icing and Fleurs-de-lis

1 . Stage

Beat sugar, meringue powder and water with a mixer on low speed until fluffy but dense, 7 to 8 minutes.

2 . Stage

Make the fleurs-de-lis: Tape 12 templates to a flat surface, cover with waxed paper, and tape paper to surface. Fill a pastry bag fitted with the smallest plain round tip with royal icing. Pipe icing into center of fleur-de-lis template. Using a toothpick, pull icing to edges of template. Let dry until completely hardened. Remove from waxed paper before using; use within 1 day. Reserve remaining royal icing for another use.