Low fat 7 minute frosting. (Citrus, coffee or peppermint)

By á-51

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tbs light corn syrup
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Place all ingredients except vanilla in a double boiler over boiling water. Beat constantly with an electric mixer on medium high speed until stiff peaks form, 4-7 minutes. Remove from heat.

Add the vanilla and beat to spreading consistency

For:
Citrus, replace water with lemon, orange or lime juice. Spoon in 1 tbs of zest.

Coffee, replace the granulated sugar with brown sugar. Dissolve 2tbs of instant coffee powder in 1/3 cup hot water and omit cold water.

Peppermint, replace vanilla with 1/2 tsp peppermint extract. After frosting has cooled, fold in 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies.