Marshmallow Fondant

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   Melt marshmallows and 2 tablespoons of water in a microwave.

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   Place the bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds, open microwave and stir, back in microwave for 30 seconds more.

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   Continue doing this until melted.

4. 4

   Takes usually 2 1/2 minutes.

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   Place 3/4 of the powdered sugar on the top of the melted marshmallow mix.

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   Grease hands and counter very generously, then dump bowl of mixture in the middle of the greased surface.

7. 7

   Knead mixture like bread dough.

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   Add the rest of the powdered sugar, and knead more.

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   Keep hands greased.

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    Add a little more water to mixture if it's tearing.

11. 11

    This takes 8 minutes on average.

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    Let sit overnight (best results, but can use immediately if needed), tightly wrapped in cellophane and/or ziplock bag.

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    If you wish to add food coloring, it's best to do it the next day.

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    Wear good plastic or latex gloves, then add coloring to the fondant, kneading as you go.

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    The more you knead, the better the color will blend.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.