Marshmallow Fondant

Name: Marshmallow Fondant
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 11 min
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon vegetable shortening; 1 10 ounce bag mini marshmallows; 1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 ½ to 2 ¬æ cups powdered sugar

Used by the pros when they're in a pinch, marshmallow fondant is easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients: marshmallows, powdered sugar, shortening and vanilla. It rolls out smooth and clean just like classic fondant, and it’s a great way to get kids involved in the baking and decorating fun!

Servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

1 minute

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon vegetable shortening
1 10 ounce bag mini marshmallows
1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 ½ to 2 ¬æ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Grease the inside of a medium bowl with the shortening. Add the marshmallows to the bowl and microwave for about 1 minute or until the marshmallows are puffed and soft. Using a rubber spatula, stir the marshmallows to ensure they are all melted. If a few remain, return the bowl to the microwave and heat in 10 second intervals until fully melted. Add the extract and 1 cup of the powdered sugar. Combine using the rubber spatula. Dust a clean counter with some powdered sugar and pour the marshmallow mixture onto the counter. Dust your hands with the powdered sugar as well. Begin to kneed the mixture like bread dough, adding more powdered sugar as the mixture keeps absorbing it until the marshmallow has the smooth texture of play-do and is no longer sticky. Proceed as you would if you are using fondant.