7-Minute Frosting

* Exported from MasterCook II *

7-Minute Frosting

Recipe By : Mom
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 each egg whites
1 1/4 cups sugar
5 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla

Bring water to simmering in the bottom of a double boiler.

In the top of a double boiler, combine egg whites (at room temperature), sugar
and water.

Place on double boiler and begin mixing with an electric mixer for approximatel
y 7 minutes. Do not allow it to cook too much or the icing will be very hard.

Add vanilla at the end and stir.

Let cool slightly and ice the cakes.

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