Cooking Our Way

2 egg whites
1/3 c. water
1 ½ c. firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 t. vanilla

Mix unbeaten egg whites, sugar and water together in top of double boiler.  Stir until mixed and smooth.  Cook and beat with electric mix 3 to 4 minutes or until it holds gentle peaks.  Remove from heat and continue to beat until frosting holds definite peaks.