SEVEN-MINUTE MERINGUE FROSTING

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This is an old family favorite because it is not as sweet tasting as other frostings and is very fluffy.

Provided by Karen Davenport

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     White

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 egg whites
1 pinch salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
⅓ cup water
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In the top of a double boiler, combine all ingredients but the vanilla. Beat 1 minute.
  • Cook over boiling water beating constantly for 7 minutes or until the icing makes firm peaks. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla. Beat until able to spread. NOTE: You can add coloring with the ingredients. You can also use another flavoring in place of the vanilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 5.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

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