Vanilla Frosting

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Combine sugar, syrup, water, and salt in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is clear. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches firm ball stage (242°).
2. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until soft peaks form; continue beating egg whites while slowly adding syrup mixture. Add vanilla; continue beating until stiff peaks form and frosting is thick enough to spread.