1/2 cup boiling water

1 cup nonfat dry milk

2/3 cup sugar

2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine

Place all ingredients in the container of an electric blender in the order given; process on medium-low speed for 2 minutes.

Allow to cool to room temperature before using in a recipe or store in refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes 1 1/4 cups or the equivalent of 1 (14-ounce) can.