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Fondant Candies
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Wipe selected strawberries, dip one at a time in fondant that has been melted by stirring it in a saucepan over hot water, and place strawberries on waxed paper to dry. Serve in paper cases.

Creamed Marzipan
  • Almond paste
  • White of egg
  • Walnuts
  • Fondant

To almond paste add white of egg, a very little at a time, and work with a spatula until it is of the right consistency to shape. Form into small balls, press half a nut meat on each side of each ball, and dip in melted fondant colored and flavored as desired.

Creamed Marzipan Blocks
  • Almond paste
  • White of egg
  • Rose color paste
  • Raspberry extract
  • Orange color paste
  • Grated orange rind
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • Melted fondant
  • Paper cases

To almond paste add white of egg, a very little at a time, and work with a spatula until it is of right consistency to shape. Divide in three portions; to one add rose color paste to make a deep pink, and a few drops of raspberry extract. To another portion add grated orange rind and orange color paste to make a good color. Roll