Marshmallow Fondant

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   Place the marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl.

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   Microwave on high for 1 minute, until the marshmallows are puffy and expanded.2.

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   Use a rubber spatula and stir until they are melted and smooth.

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   If some unmelted marshmallow pieces remain, return to the microwave for 10 seconds, until the marshmallow mixture is entirely smooth and free of lumps.

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   If you want colored or flavored fondant, you can add several drops of food coloring or extracts at this point and stir until incorporated (cotton candy extract is a fun and tasty one to try).3.

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   Add the powdered sugar and begin to stir with the spatula.

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   Stir until the sugar begins to incorporate and it becomes impossible to stir anymore.4.

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   Scrape the marshmallow-sugar mixture out onto the prepared work surface.

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   It will be sticky and lumpy, with lots of sugar that has not been incorporated yet--this is normal.

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    Dust your hands with powdered sugar (or coat with oil/butter), and begin to knead the fondant mixture like bread dough, working the su

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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