Marshmallow Fondant

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This marshmallow fondant is easy to make, great on cakes and cookies, and tastes delicious. Leftovers will keep in a tightly sealed container for a few weeks.

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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
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

  • ¼ cup water

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 pounds confectioners' sugar, divided

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Marshmallow Fondant ingredients in glass bowls on a counter

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  2. Place butter in a shallow bowl and set aside.

  3. Place marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high to start melting the marshmallows, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

    Mini marshmallows and sugar in a stand mixer

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  4. Carefully stir water and vanilla into hot marshmallows; stir until the mixture is smooth.

    Melted marshmallow in a stand mixer

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  5. 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.

    Stand mixer mixing marshmallow mixture with powdered sugar, next to powdered sugar in a glass bowl

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  6. 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.

    Hands kneading Marshmallow Fondant on a counter

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  7. Form the fondant into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

    Marshmallow Fondant ball wrapped in plastic wrap

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  8. To use, allow the fondant to come to room temperature and roll it out onto a flat surface dusted with confectioners' sugar.

    Marshmallow Fondant on a wooden surface next to a rolling pin

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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.