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Default Homemade candy flowers (gummy)

cheyjohn wrote:
> I remember several years ago coming across a recipe where you used the
> sugared mint leaves, spice drops and the like, and made them into other
>
> shapes. I can't for the life of me find any info on them now. Does
> anyone else know what I am talking about? I think I remember the basic
>
> idea but wanted to make sure. I need to make easy flowers and such for
> a dirt cake this weekend. Thanks!
>




I remember seeing instructions to roll out the candy thin with finely
granulated sugar to prevent sticking, then cut out with a knife or
small cookie cutters or shape as desired.

If you can't manage this, you could always use gummy worms in the cake
and small silk flowers.

gloria p