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Grease a large bowl or measuring cup.
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Place marshmallows, flavoring and water in greased bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
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Stir, if not completely melted microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring in between until melted.
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Place the icing sugar into a large mixing bowl.
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Pour melted marshmallows over sugar and using an electric mixer with the dough hook, mix on low speed until half of the icing sugar is incorporated.
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Turn up speed a bit and incorporate as much of the remaing sugar as possible. The mixture will be stiff.
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Turn out onto a surface dusted with the icing sugar/cornstarch mixture.
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Knead fondant until it has a smooth texture. If it is sticky knead in more icing sugar.
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Once the fondant is smooth, lightly coaat with shortening and wrap tightly in plastic wrap and let rest for one hour.
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After one hour you can color your fondant. Using a clean toothpick, add the gel coloring to the fondant.
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To keep you hands clean wear gloves or grease your hands with shortening.
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Knead the color into the fondant. It is easier to split the fondant into 3 or 4 pieces to do this part and then knead them together once you have acheived the color you want. If at anytime the fondant becomes sticky, dust with the cornstach/icing sugar mixture.
