Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Pour water into a microwave safe bowl.
  2. Add gelatin and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Microwave for 20 second intervals until gelatin is dissolved.
  4. Add corn syrup and stir with fork.
  5. Add shortening and stir until melted.
  6. If shortening doesn't melt, microwave for 10 second intervals.
  7. Add flavoring(s).
  8. Pour your powdered sugar into a large bowl, making a well in the center.
  9. Add liquid mixture to powdered sugar.
  10. Using a greased wooden spoon carefully fold powdered sugar.
  11. Turn out fondant on to a greased surface and knead like bread dough.
  12. If fondant is dry add more shortening.
  13. If fondant is too sticky add more powdered sugar 1 tbsp at a time.
  14. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and thin place in a zip lock bag; even better if you can vacuum seal it.
  15. Let sit for 24 hours; if you don't it will be too soft and sticky.