7 minute frosting

 
                             7-Minute Frosting
 
 Recipe By     : Mom
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    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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