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2 lbs. confectioners sugar plus extra
1/2 lb. butter (2 sticks), softened
7 to 8 tablespoons heavy cream
Dash salt
Knead until well blended. I divide into four portions. Sprinkle waxed paper with confectioners sugar.
Place one portion at a time on the waxed paper; using thumbs, make indentation. Place flavoring and food coloring in this
indentation; fold over top, then knead until completely mixed. Roll into balls and place on waxed paper which has been dusted
with confectioners sugar on cookie sheet. Set aside for at least 3 hours, turning once about halfway through, for drying.
Dip in candy coating.
Variations:
Cherry: Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cherry candy flavoring and 3 drops red food
coloring.
Orange: Add 1/8 teaspoon orange rind (optional) plus 1/2 teaspoon orange extract and 2 drops red plus 6
drops yellow food coloring.
Lemon: Add 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract and 3 drops yellow food coloring.
Almond:
Add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract plus 1/8 teaspoon vanilla. I leave this one white.
Mint: Add 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
and 3 drops green food coloring.
Note: You will need to add in a little more confectioners sugar when you add the
flavorings, etc., just enough to bring back to consistency you had before adding them. Use a clean sheet of waxed paper for
each flavor. Dust your hands with xxxx sugar before rolling balls. Experiment with your own flavors. Do the taste test on
small piece to see if you want to add extra flavoring.
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