Seafoam Frosting
1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1/4 tsp. salt 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten 1 tsp. vanilla
Combine granulated and brown sugar, water and salt in a 1 quart saucepan. Place over heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Wipe crystals from side of pan as necessary. Boil, without stirring, until temperature reaches 244-246 degrees on a candy thermometer or until firm ball stage. Gradually beat hot syrup into beaten egg whites. Add vanilla. Continue beating until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency.
Seafoam Frosting (using corn syrup)
2/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup corn syrup 2 egg whites 2 tbsp. water 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
Combine all ingredients in double boiler, beating constantly with electric mixer until mixture stands in peaks. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
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