Seven Minute White Icing

Directions

1. 1
   Place egg whites, sugar, water and corn syrup or cream of tartar in the top of a double boiler and beat until thoroughly blended.
2. 2
   Place these ingredients over rapidly boiling water.
3. 3
   Beat them constantly with a rotary beater or wire whisk for 7 minutes. Remove icing from heat, add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
4. 4
   Continue beating until icing is the right consistency to spread.
5. 5
   You may add 1/2 cup chopped nuts, coconut or crushed peppermint candy.