White Mountain Frosting

This is a very good frosting. You may flavor it with any flavoring extract to suit your needs.

• Calories: 119 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3 egg whites
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1 cup water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine sugar, water, and cream of tartar in a saucepan. Cook until candy thermometer reaches 238 degrees F (115 degrees C), or until syrup spins a long thread when dripped from a spoon.

Step 2

Beat egg whites until stiff. Pour a thin, slow stream of the syrup into egg whites, beating constantly until frosting stands in peaks. Stir in salt and vanilla to taste.