Fondant for Chocolate Cherries

Use this simple, 4-ingredient fondant to wrap maraschino cherries (hint: dry the cherries on paper towels first) before dipping in chocolate. In about 5 days the fondant will liquify inside the chocolate coating, giving you a juicy cordial candy.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 36 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sift confectioners' sugar several times into a bowl to eliminate all lumps.

Step 2

Beat butter, corn syrup, and salt with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the sifted confectioners' sugar until thoroughly incorporated.

Step 3

Turn fondant out onto a work surface generously dusted with confectioners' sugar. Knead until smooth and workable, 5 minutes; cut dough in half. Wrap each piece of dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.