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!

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

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!

You cut the gumdrops into slices, roll them in sugar, flatten a bit
and then use the pieces to form petals and leaves. I could never get
it to work so switched to marzipan.

-L.

-L. wrote:

> 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!
>
> You cut the gumdrops into slices, roll them in sugar, flatten a bit
> and then use the pieces to form petals and leaves.


That sounds like "rape" to me...

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Best
Greg