15. Corn Syrup and Powdered Sugar Edible Fondant-Style Craft Clay
If your crafting ambitions lean toward edible art, cake decorating, or sugar-crafting, this sweet, pliable modeling clay behaves like professional fondant while tasting delicious.
- Introduction: Smooth, silky, and completely edible, this sugary craft clay is perfect for sculpting cake toppers, edible gifts, and decorative holiday sweets.
- Ingredients Needed: 4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar), 1/3 cup light corn syrup, 2 tablespoons warm water, 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract, and vegetable shortening (for greasing hands).
- How to Make It: Sift the powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl to eliminate any lumps. Make a well in the center and pour in the corn syrup, warm water, and vanilla extract. Stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until the mixture becomes too stiff to stir. Generously grease your hands with vegetable shortening and turn the dough out onto a powdered sugar-dusted counter. Knead vigorously for 5 to 8 minutes until smooth, pliable, and non-sticky. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container.