Marshmallow Fondant

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   � cup butter 1 (16-ounce) package miniature marshmallows � cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 pounds confectioners' sugar, divided Place butter in a shallow bowl and set aside.

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Slowly beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, until you have a sticky dough.

5. 5

   Reser ve 1 cup confectioners' sugar for kneading.

6. 6

   The dough will be ver y sti .

7. 7

   Rub your hands thoroughly with butter and begin kneading the sticky dough.

8. 8

   As you knead, the dough will become workable and pliable.

9. 9

   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.

10. 10

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

11. 11

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