Comfort Frosting

Directions

1. 1
   Beat egg whites until foamy.
2. 2
   Add 2 tablespoons of sugar gradually; beat until stiff.
3. 3
   Make syrup of rest of ingredients; boil to soft ball stage.
4. 4
   Add syrup to egg whites slowly.
5. 5
   Add vanilla.
6. 6
   Set aside to cool.
7. 7
   Beat until stiff enough to put on cake.
8. 8
   If icing gets hard, add few drops of hot water.