Fantastic Fondant

Whenever I'm making cupcakes, (which I do quite often) I like to use fondant to fancy 'em up! Sometimes it's hard to make frosting look nice, but you can't go wrong with this recipe!

You will need:
1. 1 cup light corn syrup
2. 1 cup shortening
3. 1/2 tsp. salt
4. 1 tsp. clear vanilla extract
5. 2 pounds of confectioners sugar
OPTIONAL: Food colouring

To start:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the corn syrup and shortening using an electric mixer.
2. Next, mix in the vanilla and salt.
3. Now, gradually knead in the confectioners sugar.
NOTE: Don't use a mixer for step #3. It will get too thick and stuck in the mixer.
4. If desired, add a few drops of food colouring and knead.
5. Put the fondant away in the fridge for about 25 minutes before using.

To use:
1. On a clean surface, sprinkle confectioners sugar and roll out your fondant.
2. If your using it for a cake, cut the fondant to fit your cake and smooth it out around the edges.
3. For cupcakes, find a cup that fits your cupcakes and use it to cut out circles. Spread a thin layer of frosting on the cupcakes for the fondant to adhere to.
4. You can use leftover fondant to make shapes using small cookie cutters.

I hope you found this recipe helpful for the next time you make a cake or cupcakes! Happy Cooking!

Plain Jane Tea Cookies

These cookies are super easy to make and yummy! They're good with coffee, tea, or by themselves! They are also great because they're made of five basic ingredients that you may have already!

Ingredients:
1 cup margarine
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup corn starch
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Supplies:
Cookie pan(s)
Two large bowls
Two large spoons

To start:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. In one large bowl cream margarine and powdered sugar.
3. In the second bowl mix flour, baking powder, and corn starch.
4. Mix the dry ingredients into the first bowl a half cup at a time.
5. Once the dough is thoroughly mixed, roll into quarter-sized balls and place on greased pan.
6. Put the pan(s) in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden.

I hope you enjoy this simple but tasty recipe! I made it with a group of 3rd and 4th graders. That's how easy it is! Have fun with this!

Happy cooking!