I did a post about marshmallow fondant a while back.
But sometimes you don’t get things quite right the first time around.
While that recipe DOES work, there is room for error…
SO, I am going back to basics today.
Here is the tweaked recipe and step by step process.
Don’t be scared..get your fondant on!
Here’s what you’ll need:
8 cups mini marshmallows
Vegetable shortening
1/4 cup water
2 lbs powdered sugar
First you put your marshmallows into a microwave safe bowl.
Add the water.
Now microwave on high for one minute and stir.
Continue microwaving for 30 more seconds until the marshmallows are almost completely melted.
Add half the bag of powdered sugar
Stir it in
Now…get your hands dirty.
Get a big ol’ glob of shortening
and smear it all over your *clean* counter
Now pour the REST of the powdered sugar on your counter
Pour the marshmallow/sugar on top of the sugar on your counter
Now coat your hand THOROUGHLY with the shortening and knead the sugar into the marshmallow until it is no longer sticky and forms a ball.
Now, LIGHTLY coat the fondant with a thin layer of shortening
and wrap in cling wrap (completely airtight) to let it rest for 30 minutes or so before you use it.
You want the fondant to be completely cooled before you use it.
If you aren’t going to be using it the same day, put the wrapped fondant in an airtight bag (squeezing out all the extra air) until you are ready to use it.
Best if used within 2 weeks of making.
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The good thing about this fondant is that is tastes really yummy. I mean, marshmallow and sugar..couldn’t be bad!
And it’s cheap to make…the pre-made fondant is expensive!!
AND you’ll feel super smart and all that you made your own fondant…trust me.
ANDDD you can make cute cupcake toppers like these Beagles, or legos, or bowling pins…
So anyway, fondant is fun.
I promise 🙂
Homemade Marshmallow Fondant Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Resting Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
A tried and tested Marshmallow Fondant recipe that’s easy to make at home! Use this sugary fondant to decorate all your favorite baking!
Ingredients
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- 8 cups mini marshmallows
- Vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 lbs powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place your marshmallows into a microwave safe bowl. Add the water.
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Microwave on high for one minute and stir. Continue microwaving for 30 more seconds until the marshmallows are almost completely melted.
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Add half the bag of powdered sugar and stir until combined.
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Lightly grease your counter or work surface with shortening. Pour the remaining powdered sugar onto the greased area.
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Pour the marshmallow and sugar mixture over the pile of powdered sugar on the counter top.
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Coat your hand thoroughly with the shortening to prevent sticking. Knead the powdered sugar into the marshmallow mixture until it the texture is no longer sticky and you can form it into a ball.
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Lightly coat the fondant with a thin layer of shortening. Wrap the fondant in cling wrap (completely airtight) and let it rest for 30 minutes. Allow the fondant to cool completely before you use it.
Notes
If you aren’t going to be using it the same day, seal the wrapped marshmallow fondant in an airtight bag (squeezing out all the extra air) until you are ready to use it. Fondant is best used within 3 weeks of making.
And if you add coco powder it taste like toosie roll, and it's easier to color in brown or black when it has the coco in it.
awesome tutorial! I have tasted it before (and it's yummy) but never tried making it. Totally bookmarking this for a future attempt, thanks!
Aimee
You make me think I can do this! Maybe…but I am a bit chicken I will admit. I will also admit that right now I am eating a chocolate glazed donut and drinking champagne. Seriously, try not to be too jealous.
My friend has always made marshmallow fondant and you are right, it tastes awesome, so much better than store bought fondant!
Seriously? You post a recipe less than 24 hours after I made your original recipe for the first time. I had issues not getting it to be so sticky. I am intersted in this modified version. I will have to try that for my hubby's bday in July. My husband like this fondant better than the store bought I made for my son's bday. I just now need to learn how to make such clean crisp decorations like you all! 🙂 My daughter says my TinkerBell came out "chubby". 🙂 You gotta love the honesty of 4 year olds!
Who knew fondant would be this easy & cheap? I made fondant for the first time for my sons lego bday cake last Nov. & it was so fun. I will have to wrap in cling wrap next time for sure though. Thanks for the added tip 🙂
You can add extracts and color to the melted marshmallow for extra taste and easy color mixing.
Sounds delicious! I may even have my kiddos help me with this! Sounds like fun!
Thanks for that!! We just used your original recipe on a wedding cake last weekend-it came out nice but I think we tend to add a bit extra water:) Come by and check out our cake if ya like;)
Really nice tutorial! Thank you!
I recently use my mixer with the kneading attachment to make fondant, and it was soo much easier! just be sure to spray the whole thing with cooking spray before hand 😉