Easy Marshmallow Fondant

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This marshmallow fondant is easy to make, and tastes delicious! Use it to decorate cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and more.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 package (10 ounces) white mini marshmallows
• 3 tablespoons water
• 6 cups sifted powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
• Vegetable shortening
• Food Colour Gel (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Pour the marshmallows into a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the water, coating the marshmallows evenly.
2. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat, 30 seconds at a time, until the mixture is smooth.
3. Sift 3 cups of the powdered sugar into a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the sugar.
4. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture into the well of powdered sugar.
5. Sift the rest of the powdered sugar on top of the marshmallows.
6. Oil your hands with vegetable shortening to prevent the marshmallow from sticking. Knead in the sugar mixture until you have the consistency of soft taffy and the fondant no longer sticks to your hands. If you are colouring the fondant, add the food colouring at this step and knead until the color is fully incorporated.
7. Use immediately, or store in a plastic bag at room temperature.

FOOD DYE TIPS

Coat hands lightly with vegetable shortening, or use food-safe gloves to prevent hands from staining.

To remove food colour stains from hands, wash repeatedly with soap and water.

For countertops, use an all-purpose cleaner with bleach.