Ingredients:

  • 16 oz mini marshmallows
  • 2 lbs powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp clear vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup vegetable shortening

Instructions:

  1. Sift the 2 lbs powdered sugar into a massive pile on your counter or in a clean bowl.
  2. Grease the inside of your microwave safe bowl thoroughly with some of that vegetable shortening.
  3. Combine the 16 oz mini marshmallows and 2 tbsp water in the greased bowl.
  4. Heat the marshmallows in 30 second bursts, stirring in between until the mixture is a smooth, puffy cloud.
  5. Stir in the 1 tsp clear vanilla extract and about 3/4 of your sifted sugar while the mix is still hot.
  6. Scrape the sticky mass onto your sugar covered workspace once it becomes too stiff to stir. Note: It will be very hot, so be careful!
  7. Knead the Tasty Marshmallow Fondant by folding it over itself, gradually incorporating the remaining sugar.
  8. Continue kneading for about 8 minutes until the dough is velvety and no longer sticks to your hands.
  9. Rub the surface of the finished ball with a tiny bit of shortening to keep it moist.
  10. Wrap tightly in double layered plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 2 hours before rolling.