Easy Marshmallow Fondant
You'll be a baking pro in no time once you learn how to make this easy, cheap marshmallow fondant!
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 16 oz mini marshmallows
- 2-5 tbsp water
- 8 cups confectioner's sugar
- Vegetable shortening
Instructions
How to Make the Fondant
- Put mini marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 Tbsp water--microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir. Microwave on high for another 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until marshmallows are melted and smooth (about 1.5-2.5 minutes).
- Mix 6 cups of the sugar into the melted marshmallows and carefully fold; the mixture will be lumpy. You can add flavoring and/or food coloring at this point if you'd like.
- Keep vegetable shortening on hand--grease hands and workspace GENEROUSLY with shortening. Dump marshmallow mixture onto your workspace. Start kneading like you would bread dough. Re-grease hands and add more sugar if the mixture starts to stick. If your mixture starts tearing, add a little bit of water. If it's too sticky, add more sugar. Knead until it forms a smooth, elastic ball that can stretch without tearing - about 8-10 minutes.
- It's best to let fondant sit out overnight. Roll fondant into a ball, coat it with a thin layer of shortening, wrap it in plastic wrap, then place in a plastic bag and remove as much air as possible.
Prepare the Fondant for Use
- When ready to use fondant, knead it again until it once again turns smooth and elastic. (You might need to add more water or sugar, but knead for a while first because the warmth of your hands should make it just fine.)
- Roll to 1/8-inch thick when ready to use. When not using, keep fondant wrapped, so it doesn't dry out.
Notes
Want to add color to your fondant? Just add a few drops of food coloring! A little goes a long way, so start small. Knead and "squish" the color into the fondant and continue kneading until you achieve the color you want. Yes, your hands will get dirty, but that's part of the fun!