1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. white syrup
2 tbsp. water
3/4 c. or 2 med. eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Blend sugar and syrup and water. Boil rapidly until mixture spins a 6" or 8" thread. Beat egg whites until they stand in stiff peaks. Pour hot syrup in steady stream into beaten egg whites, beating until icing stands stiff.