Fondant for Chocolate Cherries

2 cups sifted confectioners sugar

3 tablespoons butter, softened

3 tablespoons light corn syrup

¼ teaspoon salt

Sift confectioners sugar several times into a bowl to eliminate all lumps.

Beat butter, corn syrup, and salt with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the sifted confectioners sugar until thoroughly incorporated.

Turn fondant out onto a work surface generously dusted with confectioners sugar. Knead until smooth and workable, 5 minutes; cut dough in half. Wrap each piece of dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.