Caramel Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. white sugar
3/4 c. milk
1 stick butter
1 slightly beaten egg

Preparation

Place 1/2 cup white sugar in a thick skillet and melt; in the meantime, mix milk, 2 cups sugar, butter and beaten egg.
Cook over moderate heat and stir.
When boiling, add melted sugar.
Cook until soft ball stage, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Beat and spread.