Marshmallow Meringue - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 lb. marshmallows
1 Tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 egg whites
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sugar

Preparation

Cut marshmallows in quarters if large and place with milk in saucepan.
Cook over low heat, folding over and over until marshmallow are melted down to about half their original size. Remove from heat.
Add vanilla and continue folding until mixture is smooth, yet light and spongy.
Beat egg whites until stiff.
Add salt and sugar slowly, beating constantly.
Carefully fold in slightly warm marshmallow mixture.
Pile on pie, pudding or cake. Place under broiler 3 inches from heat for 30 seconds or until meringue is a delicate brown.