Sugar Mice

Directions

1. 1
   Put the sugar and water into a pan, and heat gently until the sugar is dissolved.
2. 2
   Add glucose, and boil until 240 degrees Fahrenheit/105 centigrade.
3. 3
   Take from heat, and allow to cool until it starts to thicken.
4. 4
   When cool enough to handle, work in the coloring, if you are using it, and knead it.
5. 5
   Pat out into a square.
6. 6
   Separate fondant into equal parts (1 inch squares work really well.).
7. 7
   COVER! in a bowl, in a freezer bag, anything so it won't dry out. It gets irritating when it's dried out --
8. 8
   Roll each piece between hands till it's nice and smooth.
9. 9
   Stick the tails into the fondant.
10. 10
    Shape into mice-shapes.
11. 11
    Take a tiny bit of fondant, work in the cocoa powder or food coloring to make noses.Pink or brown noses :) your choice!
12. 12
    Place on parchment and let dry for 24 hours. Keeps for ages, just keep them cool, dry, separate.