Marshmallow Fondant

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Easy fondant for cake decorating.

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  • Average
  • 30 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 pounds confectioners' sugar, divided

Preparation

Step 1

Place the butter in a shallow bowl, and set aside.

Step 2

Place the marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on High for 30 seconds to 1 minute to start melting the marshmallows. Carefully stir the water and vanilla extract into the hot marshmallows, and stir until the mixture is smooth. Slowly beat in the confectioners' sugar, a cup at a time, until you have a sticky dough. Reserve 1 cup of powdered sugar for kneading. The dough will be very stiff.

Step 3

Rub your hands thoroughly with butter, and begin kneading the sticky dough. As you knead, the dough will become workable and pliable. Turn the dough out onto a working surface dusted with confectioners' sugar and continue kneading until the fondant is smooth and no longer sticky to the touch, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 4

Form the fondant into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. To use, allow the fondant to come to room temperature, and roll it out onto a flat surface dusted with confectioners' sugar.

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This is a very easy (and a little sticky at times) way to make a delicious fondant. It's great on cakes, cookies, or just for fun! Leftovers will save in a tightly sealed container for a few weeks.

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