Categories: frosting

Ingredients

• 5 large egg whites
• 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 lb. (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2-3 tsp. mint extract

Directions

1. To make the frosting, combine the egg whites, sugar and salt in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Heat, whisking frequently, until the mixture reaches 160° F and the sugar has dissolved. Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form and the mixture has cooled to room temperature, about 8 minutes.

2. Reduce the speed to medium and add the butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, adding more once each addition has been incorporated. If the frosting looks soupy or curdled, continue to beat on medium-high speed until thick and smooth again, about 3-5 minutes more (don’t worry, it will come together!) Stir in the mint extract and mix just until incorporated. Tint with gel icing color as desired.

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