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