This recipe was clipped from a box of some kind, maybe a cake mix or a box of sugar. Date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy.
Fluffy Peppermint
FROSTING
Frosts two 8 or 9-inch layers.
COMBINE 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 2 egg whites, 2 tablespoons water, and 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar in top of double boiler.
COOK over boiling water, beating constantly until mixture stands in peaks. Remove from heat. Add 3 to 4 drops peppermint extract and a few drops red food coloring; beat until of spreading consistency.