Marshmallow Frosting

Recipe from Grandma Sturtz

Put marshmallows in double boiler
add 1 tbsp hot water
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/8 tsp. salt
Boil until still peaks and pour over 2 egg whites and beat and add vanilla.

Variation:
2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 tbsp. water
6 large marshmallows, quartered
1 tsp. pure vanilla (or other flavorings - see below)
1/4 tsp. cream or tartar or Bakewell Cream

In the top of a double boiler, over boiling water, combine 2 egg whites, unbeaten, sugar, water, and quartered marshmallows. Cook over rapidly boiling water, beating for about 10 minutes or until mixture stands in peaks. (Use a portable electric mixer).

Remove the top of the double boiler from heat and stir in vanilla extract and cream of tartar. Beat for another 5 minutes, or until thick and of good spreading consistency.