Double Boiler Frosting(Seven-Minute Frosting) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. sugar
5 Tbsp. cold water
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
2 egg whites

Preparation

Mix ingredients with beater for 1 minute in top of double boiler.
Place over boiling water.
Beat with egg beater about 7 minutes or until thick.
Remove from heat; add flavoring. Continue to beat until almost cold or until it holds its shape. Frost cake or cookies.