Fondant Roses - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. margarine
1 tsp. peppermint extract
1/3 c. light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. (1 lb.) confectioners sugar, sifted
food color

Preparation

In
large
bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat margarine, corn
syrup,
peppermint extract and salt until smooth. Add confectioners
sugar
all at once with wooden spoon, then with hands
mix\tuntil
smooth.\tTurn out onto board and knead until mixture
is
well
blended\tand smooth.
Tint with food color
and form
into desired shapes, such as rosebuds, calla lillies or daisies.
Store in cool place.
Makes 1 1/2 pounds.