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Fondant Recipe

Making your own fondant is the way to go. It is easy to work with and easy on the budget!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 209 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces mini marshmallows
  • 32 ounces powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon shortening

Instructions

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  1. Put marshmallows, water, and shortening in a glass microwavable bowl.
  2. Microwave for 20 seconds, then stir. Repeat 4 times. 
  3. Pour into a mixer and mix well using the dough attachment. Add in powdered sugar a cup at a time. Mix until the shine is completely gone. You may not need to use all the sugar, just keep adding until it has the consistency of play dough. The final result should not be sticky to the touch. 
  4. When the fondant becomes too stiff to mix in the mixer, pull the fondant out and knead it on the counter, adding more sugar if needed. Knead in food coloring, if desired.
  5. From this point, you can roll the fondant out to place on a cake, cupcakes, or to create something amazing! When working with fondant, keep all surfaces and hands lightly covered in shortening to prevent sticking. Makes enough fondant to cover approximately three round 8" (2" deep) cakes.

Notes

  • This recipe makes enough to cover three 8-inch cakes (2" deep).
  • Fondant can be made ahead and stored for later. Wrap it well in plastic wrap or keep it in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Practice placing your on single-layer cakes before attempting layer cakes. Placing fondant and smoothing it out takes practice!

Nutrition Information

Calories 209kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 16mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 48g (96%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209

% Daily Value*

Calories 209kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 48g 96%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.