No-Cook Fondant

4 egg whites, beaten till frothy, not stiff

6 C powdered sugar

∙ Put half sugar into egg whites and beat.

∙ Add ½ C shortening and beat well.

∙ Add 2 t vanilla, beat and add the rest of the sugar.

∙ Beat till smooth.

∙ Add any of the following:

∙ Cocoa to taste (by T)

∙ Chopped cherries, dried in oven

∙ Chopped nuts

∙ Any flavoring, ½ t

∙ Drop in amounts desired onto buttered plate or cookie sheet and chill.

∙ Remove dip in powdered sugar and shape.

∙ Freeze.

∙ Dip fondant in melted chocolate covering candy completely.

∙ Freeze.

∙ Decorate as desired.

∙ Makes about 4 dozen 2-inch candies.