Marshmallow Fondant

Name: Marshmallow Fondant
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 515 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup butter; 1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows; 0.25 cup water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 pounds confectioners' sugar, divided

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This recipe for marshmallow fondant is a very easy (and a little sticky at times) way to make a delicious fondant. It's great to use on cakes, cookies, or just for your little ones to play with! Leftovers will save in a tightly sealed container for a few weeks.

Recipe by Kiele Briscoe

Updated on March 30, 2023

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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

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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

Directions

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.

Melissa Goff

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

555	Calories
5g	Fat
127g	Carbs

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 555
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 90mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 127g	46%
Total Sugars 115g
Calcium 3mg	0%
Potassium 4mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.