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.
I actually made the fondant for the first time last week…I used your "old" recipe but this is great too! It turned out perfectlyy and was very easy to make.
Good tips but you should never never never store fondant (homemade or otherwise) in the fridge! Fastest way to ruin it. It's just marshmallows and sugar- ziploc it and put it in your pantry. It'll last indefinitely.
A random tip people swore for so long and I didn't believe til it happened to me- but brand name marshmallows. No target brand, no generic grocery store brand- real brand name marshmallows. They ARE different but slightly. I made a few batches not long ago that got gummy after it set and then crumbled (a gummy yet crumbly mess…it was weird) and it was generic marshmallows. Bought Kraft and never had trouble since.
Excellent tutorial! thank you so much.. you make it look so easy!
please
how much suger you use in grams ??
thank you
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May
Well I'll be… you make it look so simple!
OK, ok, ok, I give up, I will try the marshmallow fondant! I've been considering it for a while now and your post is the kick in the pants I needed. (Or really, it was me not having to actually look up the recipe). I've made from-scratch fondant before with gelatin, glucose and powdered sugar, so I'm familiar, just scarred from the gooey mess.
But, you're right, fondant is expensive!
Looks messy but a whole lot of fun. love marshmallow
That is awesome. Actually pretty easy to make your own. At least you make it look easy. 😉
Awwwwwesome! Always wanted to try making my own. You make it look so easy. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Milles Family ~
So sorry 🙁
I had found that the water amount needed to be a little less OR the powdered sugar needed to be more…I didn't take into account the powdered sugar used for the surface covering in the first recipe.
This is I tested over and over and it's 100% perfect 🙂