How to Make Marshmallow Fondant - A Step-by-Step Guide

Marshmallow fondant is a versatile and delicious confection that can be used to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats. This homemade fondant recipe is a great alternative to traditional fondant, as it requires just a few simple ingredients and is easy to make at home. Whether you're a professional baker or just looking to add a personal touch to your desserts, this marshmallow fondant recipe is a must-try.

Made from a combination of marshmallows, powdered sugar, water, and ...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 pounds confectioners' sugar, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 2 1/4 pounds fondant

  • Place butter in a shallow bowl and set aside.
  • Place marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high to start melting the marshmallows, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Carefully stir water and vanilla into hot marshmallows; stir until the mixture is smooth. Slowly beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, until you have a sticky dough. Reserve 1 cup confectioners' sugar for kneading. The dough will be very stiff.
  • Rub your hands thoroughly with butter and begin kneading the sticky dough. As you knead, the dough will become workable and pliable. Turn the dough out onto a working surface dusted with confectioners' sugar and continue kneading until the fondant is smooth and no longer sticky to the touch, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Form the fondant into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • To use, allow the fondant to come to room temperature and roll it out onto a flat surface dusted with confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    555 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 90mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 127g
    • Total Sugars: 115g
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Potassium: 4mg