Orange Icing

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon white corn syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 1 tablespoon orange juice or 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Couple drops orange food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. Stir sugar, corn syrup, cream of tarter and water over heat until sugar is dissolved. Cover and cook for 3 minutes or until crystals wash down from sides.
2. Uncover and cook to 238 degrees F without stirring.
3. Pour syrup in a slow, steady stream over 2 beaten egg whites, while beating. Beat for 10 minutes.
4. Add remaining ingredients. Beat to spreading consistency.