Oh My (Peppermint) Stars!

                 Wishing Everyone                    

A Blessed &

Happy New Year! 

Peppermint Patties..Yum!

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 As I look back on this year, I have to say it's been a blessed one. Spending time with my family, having a wonderful  church and pastor, going on my dream trip to Hawaii...and of course starting this fun new blog!!

I thank each of you that have taken the time out of your day to come & see what I've created in my kitchen.

May God bless you and your families in the new year :o)

 6 ingredients. I saw these peppermint stars in the Christmas issue of the Food Network magazine and knew I had to try them. I decided to put them on a stick and add sprinkles. I used the silver and gold Wilton stars. I also used silver coarse sugar.

 I found it easier to break off enough of the chilled fondant to roll out one star at a time.

 The first few, I rolled out too thin.

 This one is a little thicker.

 After a couple of failed star pops, I got the hang of it. Gently insert a lollipop stick into the star and remove. Now dip the stick into the melted chocolate, insert back into the star and place on a wax paper lined pan.

 Once you fill your pan with pops, freeze the whole thing for about 5 minutes.

 I took one pop out of the freezer at a time as they seemed to get soft fairly quick. Dip the pop in the melted chocolate and place on a wax paper lined pan.

 You have to move pretty fast as the chocolate sets quickly. Sprinkle on your decorations! Yay..you're done!

 Fondant Recipe

2 cups 10 x sugar

2 tablespoons light corn syrup

1 1/2 tablespoons softened butter

2 teaspoons milk

1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Chill fondant 30 minutes

Dust with 10 x sugar

Now start rolling!

I found that I needed a little extra corn syrup as mine seemed a bit on the dry side. Just add a little if you need it. (If you add too much, your fondant will be too soft if you're using lollipop sticks.)

You will need dipping chocolate.

( You can also use chocolate chips and shortening.

For 8 ounces of Chocolate chips, add 2 teaspoons shortening and melt. )

Happy New Year

& Fun Baking

From Sugartown Sweets!

Onto..
2012!!