Coconut Frosting

By dawn716

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/8 cup light corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Meringue Powder
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut , lightly toasted (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In medium saucepan, bring syrup ingredients to a boil; lower heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Cool slightly.

In large bowl, beat meringue powder and 1/2 cup water with electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 4 minutes. With mixer running, slowly add cooled syrup to meringue mixture; continue beating on high 4 minutes. Stir in coconut extract.