Fluffy Vanilla Icing (ATK)

By hmp13

Ingredients

• 2 large egg whites
• 1 cup granulated sugar (7 ounces)
• 1/4 cup water plus 1 tablespoon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon corn syrup

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in bowl of standing mixer or large heatproof bowl and set over medium saucepan filled with 1 inch of barely simmering water (do not let bottom of bowl touch water). Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture registers 160 degrees on instant-read thermometer, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove bowl from heat and transfer mixture to standing mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 5 minutes. Increase speed to medium-high and continue to beat until mixture has cooled to room temperature and stiff peaks form, 5 minutes longer.