Vanilla Coating - Mock White Chocolate (for apples, pretzels, etc.)

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup dairy alternative (i.e. soy milk or Dari-Free)
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1/4 cocoa butter (or you can substitute margarine, but the flavor will not be as near to white chocolate)

1. In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove stirring spoon and allow mixture to boil for five minutes, do not stir.
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool for two minutes.
4. Using caution with hot mixture, beat with a stand mixer for approximately 4 minutes or a hand mixture for 5 minutes or until thick and creamy.
5. Working quickly, dip fruit or pretzels into mixture and transfer onto wax paper.
6. If using as a candy base or fudge, transfer into well greased shallow glass or metal pan.

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Mock White Chocolate/Mock White Chocolate Version 2