Old-Time Penny Candy Buttons

While using royal icing, I saw how it peeled off parchment paper just like the candy buttons from the 1950’s. This inspired me to give candy buttons a try. As a child it was a good buy for a penny, and quantity was important.

Step: 1

Cut 10 strips of parchment paper, 2-inches wide by 16-inches long.

Step: 2

Sift confectioner’s sugar and meringue powder together in a bowl; beat in water and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step: 3

Divide sugar mixture evenly into three bowls; beat in small amounts of different food coloring paste into each bowl until desired color has been achieved.

Step: 4

Place a #3 pastry tip into end of pastry bag; fill with one of the tinted sugar mixtures. Pipe buttons about the size of a penny onto parchment strips, 3 rows across. Repeat with remaining tinted sugar mixtures. Dry until buttons are hard, about 8 hours.

Per Serving: 104 calories; protein 0.4g; carbohydrates 26g; sodium 6.4mg.

Great taste and easy , these snack work for any crowd or occasion . When throwing a get-together , big or small , you should don’t forget the appetizers . We’ve collect with others of our best snacks menus that are sure to suprrise your guests. From lips to spreads and all over in between, you’re must to find the perfect snacks for any gathering .

For your holiday party, be sure to make the Cranberry roll of balls . If you’re crunched for time, the speedy Classic Cheese Tray is your go-to .