Old Fashioned Fluffy Frosting

¾ cup light corn syrup

½ cup granulated sugar

2 large egg whites

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

food color (optional)

In a small heavy saucepan, stir together corn syrup and sugar. Over medium heat, bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; set aside.

In a small mixer bowl at medium speed, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Slowly beat in corn syrup mixture. Add vanilla and one drop of food color at a time until desired color. Increase speed to high and beat for 6 to 8 minutes or until stiff peaks form.

To keep the frosting from drying out, immediately cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.