Homemade Fondant Recipe

Marshmallow Homemade Fondant – have you heard of it?

I have never been a fan of fondant. I am always the person that if something has fondant on it, I pick it off, and eat what is inside. Plus, the majority of fondant has wheat in it so that it can sit on the shelf for an extended period of time. What I have for you is a tastier, homemade fondant!

What do you need for homemade fondant?

Gosh, it is so easy. It is 3 ingredients!

1. 5 oz of mini marshmallows
2. 2-3 tbsp of water
3. 3 cups powdered sugar

How do you make it?

Homemade fondant is super easy to make, another reason I love it. To begin:

1. Place your marshmallows in a microwavable safe bowl.
2. Cover them in water.
3. You are going to microwave the marshmallows in 30 second increments for 3 minutes. After each 30 seconds you will stir them. By the 3 minute mark, there should be no lumps!
4. Sift your powdered sugar into the bowl 1 cup at a time. This way you can make sure it is not lumpy.
5. Once all of the powdered sugar has been sifted, begin to mix with your hands. I advise using a grease on your hands so that you can avoid the mostly unavoidable stickiness.
6. Once it is coming together, put it out on your counter and mix until it is a taffy like consistency. If it is too stiff, add a bit more water. If it is too soft, add some powdered sugar.
7. You add your food coloring to it and begin to work it in until it is the desired color you want.
8. You can then shape it into whatever you like!

What can you do with homemade fondant?

Well, other than be it being a super fun activity for you and kids, you can use it for a multitude of things. You can use it to cover cake (should you choose to go that route, and create something like this or you can make like decorations like I did.

Sorting hats, anyone?

So what can you do with it?

Whatever your heart desires.

Enjoy!

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