Fondant is a sugary substance with the consistency of modeling clay, and you can use it to make creative decorations, such as cupcake toppers. Follow these instructions to make cute little bears to adorn your cupcakes and other baked goods. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Instructions
1. Choose a grey or brown fondant and roll it into a ball for the bear's head. Then flatten it slightly to create a foundation for the facial features. Use the end of the paint brush to poke two small indentions into the top of the bear's head. This is where the ears will go in a later step.
2. Make the muzzle. Using a smaller piece of fondant, roll it into a sausage type shape and flatten it to create an oval. This will rest on top of the larger piece of fondant to act as the mouth and nose. You can use a slightly lighter color if you choose, but this isn't necessary. Put a few dabs of sugar glue onto the face shape to hold the muzzle in place.
3. Create a smile by using a piping tip to create two half-circles on the bear's muzzle. Then use a toothpick to connect the half-circles and draw a straight line up toward where the nose will be. You can also add a few dimples if you wish at this stage.
4. Use a ball tool to create two indentions above the muzzle where the eyes will go. Apply a bit of sugar glue to the sockets, then pull off two small sections of white fondant and roll them into teardrop shapes. When you're satisfied with the shape, place them into the eye sockets. Last, apply a drop of black food dye into each eye socket for the pupil.
5. Pull off two more sections of fondant in the color you chose for the bear, and roll them into teardrops. Flatten each slightly and use your paintbrush handle to give it some dimension. Place some sugar icing into the ear sockets, and stick the ears into the holes you created in the first step.
6. Finish by creating a small ball of black fondant. Paste it down onto the muzzle to make a nose.
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