Frosting

Janet

Combine: 2 egg whites                                   2 Tbs. water

            ¾ cup sugar                                         ¼ tsp. cream of tarter

            1/3 cup light corn syrup                      ¼ tsp. salt

In double boiler: Cook over boiling water beating with mixer until it stands in peaks.  Remove from heat.  Add 1 tsp. vanilla (or peppermint or almond).  Continue beating until peaks are more firm.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Lion House

8 oz. cream cheese

1/4 cup margarine

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2 Tbs. chopped maraschino cherries

hot water if needed

Cream together cream cheese, margarine, and powdered sugar. Add hot water if needed.

German Chocolate Coconut Pecan Frosting

Janet

1 cup evaporated milk

1 cup sugar

3 beaten egg yolks

1/2 cup butter

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/3 cup coconut

1 cup chopped pecans

Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat until thickened (about 12 minutes). Add coconut and pecans. Cool until thick enough to spread, beating occasionally. Makes 2 1/2 cups.