7-Minute Frosting

This marshmallow-like frosting is nothing short of dreamy. A classic for good reason.

1 cup plus 1 tbsp white sugar

1/3 cup water (or maraschino cherry juice for pink frosting)

3 large egg whites

1/4 tsp cream of tartar

1/8 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

In a large, metal mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, water, egg whites, cream of tarter and salt. Next heat a medium-sized pot filled with 2 inches of water over medium-high heat until it boils. Reduce the heat to low so that the water is barely simmering. Next, set the bowl over the pot of water (creating a double boiler) and mix with a hand-held electric mixer at low speed. Gradually increase the speed to high, and beat for 5 minutes. Remove the bowl to the counter, and mix for 2 minutes more. Beat in the vanilla, and frost away!

*This marshmallow recipe can also be used as the filling for sandwich cookies! Simply spread the whipped marshmallow between two cookies, and let it set.