Fondant Frosting

Fondant Frosting

Ingredients

• 3 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Cook sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Cover then cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer. Uncover and continue cooking to the firm ball stage 244 to 248 degrees F (118 to 120 degrees C). Remove from heat.
2. Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with the vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until stiff but not dry.
3. Pour hot syrup in a slow, steady stream over beaten egg whites, beating constantly. Continue beating until frosting stands in peaks and begins to lose its gloss, about 10 minutes. If necessary, thin with a few drops of cream.