Float Soap - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. Ivory Snow soap
1/2 c. boiling water
food coloring
scented oil (optional)
cookie cutters

Preparation

Arrange the cookie cutters on waxed paper.
Measure the soap flakes into a heavy bowl and add the boiling water.
Stir until the soap dissolves and add the food coloring and scented oil, if you have it.
Beat the mixture with an eggbeater until it is smooth and satiny. Fill the cookie cutters and allow the soap to dry until it is firm to the touch.