Boiled Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Bring sugar and water to a boil.
Cook to soft ball (240\u00b0) stage.
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until very stiff.
Pour syrup over egg whites, beating well.
Add vanilla; beat well.
This needs to be beaten 5 to 7 minutes.