Burnt Sugar Icing

1. 1

   Put three cups of the sugar and the milk in a saucepan; heat to boiling point.

2. 2

   Put remaining cup of sugar in an iron skillet over low heat; stir as sugar melts and becomes a light brown.

3. 3

   Remove skillet from heat and slowly pour in the sugar-milk mixture from saucepan, stirring all the while.

4. 4

   Return to heat and cook until a small dab of the mixture forms a soft ball between the fingers when dropped into cold water.

5. 5

   Add margarine, vanilla and salt; allow to stand for five minutes.

6. 6

   Beat until stiff enough to spread on cake or use as candy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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