Fondant Icing

Homemade Marshmallow Fondant Icing is very easy and better tasting than store bought fondant.

1 bag marshmallows (DO NOT buy Jiffy marshmallows)
6 cups of powdered sugar (10x) freshly sifted 3 times
1 tsp of butter extract
3 tbsp of tap water

In a bowl heat the marshmallows on high for 20 seconds at a time - stirring each time - total 3 times - after the 3rd time add the water and stir - put back into the microwave for 20 seconds if the marshmallows are not completely melted. Once melted add the butter extract and 2 cups of powdered sugar - stir - keep adding powdered sugar just as you would like making bread - the dough should be a tiny bit sticky - knead the dough for 5 minutes. Add powder sugar to Saran wrap and double wrap the dough then place in a zip lock bag - then bag again - this will insure that the fondant is completely sealed. Place in a dry and dark area to rest for 8 hours min. before using.

If you live in a humid climate (like me!) then when working with the dough use a mixture of powdered sugar and corn starch (equal amounts of each) you can also wrap the mixture in a cloth to powder the fondant. The fondant will keep for a long time in a dry and dark area.