Candy Clay
1 pound any color candy coating (also known as Candy Melts,
almond bark, confectionery coating, summer coating, etc.)
1 cup light corn syrup
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Place candy coating in microwave able bowl. Microwave for 40 seconds. Stir. Microwave for
30 seconds. Stir. Continue, 30 seconds at a time, until coating is nearly melted. Take
from microwave and stir until completely melted. Add corn syrup and stir. Mixture will
become stiff. Mix the clay until smooth, then put on plastic wrap to cool. When cool, wrap
in plastic wrap. Let set several hours before using.
USES
For hand-molding edible roses, figures, lace and bead decorations for cakes. Also makes a
delicious chocolate candy.
YIELD 2 1/3 cups
STORAGE Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then put into plastic
bag, Will keep for several weeks stored at room temperature. Will become hard while
stored, so will need to be kneaded (a small amount at a time) before molding.
Thanks Carolyn a.k.a. Cake Dancer
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