Questions about fondant and icing?

For my daughter's birthday party I need to cut cost on party favors so I was going to make some sugar cookies and decorate them really pretty and put them in cello bags for the kids. The shapes are crowns, butterflies, and flowers. I want to do a fondant on them and I need a REALLY stiff icing to pipe the decorations on with but I don't have that recipe if you could help me out I'd appreciate it. Also I have never worked with fondant so I need some tips. I do have my great aunt's recipe for fondant so I know it (should) taste yummy. :) Any help would be appreciated thank you!

Questions about fondant and icing?
CREAM FONDANT



2 c. sugar

Dash of salt

1 tbsp. light corn syrup

1/2 c. heavy cream

1/4 c. milk

1/2 tsp. vanilla

Wax (optional)



Combine ingredients (except vanilla) in deep 2 quart saucepan. Place over low flame and stir constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture begins to boil. Cover and cook for 3 minutes (keep watch to prevent syrup from boiling over); then remove cover and continue cooking, WITHOUT STIRRING, until syrup reaches 240 degrees F. During cooking, wash down sides of pan occasionally with a damp cloth or small brush. Pour fondant at once on cold, wet platter or marble slab. Cool to lukewarm (does not take very long) and then work with a broad spatula or wooden paddle until white and creamy. This takes several minutes. When "set", knead in the hands until smooth; add vanilla and knead until vanilla is blended. Let stand, uncovered, until cold; then wrap in wax paper and store in tightly covered jar in refrigerator or other cool place to ripen for at least 24 hours before using.

HOW TO DIP CHOCOLATES: Good dipping chocolate is difficult to get. Melt chocolate in a double boiler at very low temperature. When melted, add 1 teaspoon wax to each pound of chocolate and stir until fully blended. This insures a rich glossy finish to chocolates. With fingers, dip fondant ball in chocolate and droop on a wax paper. Takes practice.



HOPE THIS HELPS! ;-)
Reply:What a cute idea. I think the kids will love them. There are some fondant recipes and instructions and tips on making it properly at http://www.chocolate-candy-mall.com/fond...



If I am not mistaken, you can also purchase the fondant ready made for just a few dollars. Hope this helps. Have fun.
Reply:My suggestion would be to use Royal Icing to pipe the decorations. It's very stiff and you can color it if you want to. Just google it, it's a very basic recipe so any one will do.

I haven't had much practice with fondant either so I will let someone with more knowledge in that department help you.

Best wishes to the birthday girl!