Marshmallow fondant is an awesome alternative to regular fondant! This type of fondant tastes great, it’s so inexpensive to make (about $2 for a batch), and it takes about 10 minutes to make! Win-Win- Win! I have personally never liked traditional fondant on cake but marshmallow fondant is great!
When my son turned one, I used this recipe to make him sesame street birthday cake. I’ve used it many times sinse and it always works perfect for any project I’m doing! It also stores really well and you can keep it in your fridge for a long time! It would even work great for holiday gingerbread houses or other crafts that call for fun decorations.
How to make marshmallow fondant:
First you microwave marshmallows and water. Then you grease your hands with shortening and use your hands to mix in powdered sugar with the melted marshmallow mixture. It is just that simple!
To store fondant:
To store the fondant, coat it with a thin layer of shortening, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap, and the place it in a resealable bag with all the air squeezed out. It will keep well in refrigerator for several weeks.
When ready to use, knead fondant until smooth. Roll out fondant 1/8 in. thick.
To color fondant:
To color fondant, add a little icing color to your desired amount and knead it with your hands until it absorbs all of the color. Add more color as needed to reach the desired hue.
With just four ingredients, marshmallow fondant is so easy to make and tastes so much better than traditional fondant recipes!
- 16 ounce package mini marshmallows
- 2-5 Tablespoons water
- 8 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
Place marshmallows and 2 tablespoons of water in a large microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave for 30 seconds on high; stir until mixed well. Continue microwaving in 30 second intervals until they are melted and smooth.
Place about 5 cups of the powdered sugar on top of the melted marshmallow mixture and gently fold it into the marshmallows.
Grease your hands and your counter-top generously with shortening. Turn marshmallow mixture onto counter and start kneading it like you would dough.
Add more confectioners' sugar as needed and re-grease your hands the counter-top as needed.
If the marshmallow fondant is tearing easily, it is too dry; add water (about 1/2 tablespoon at a time) kneading until fondant forms a firm, smooth elastic ball that will stretch without tearing, about 8 minutes.
Have you tried this recipe?!
RATE and COMMENT below! I would love to hear your experience.
Deborah says
September 29, 2018 at 10:00 pmAll the recipes I find say to microwave the marshmallows. I do not have a microwave, what would be the best way to melt on stove?
Lauren Allen says
October 2, 2018 at 10:24 pmI think you could follow step one in a saucepan on the stovetop.
Water plus marshmallow, in a small saucepan over med. heat.
KAITLIN says
March 19, 2019 at 6:44 pmYOU CAN USE THE SAME THING ON THE STOVE BUT WOULD RECOMEND TO USE A DOUBLE BOILER TO AVOID SCORTCHING OF MARSHMELLOW.
vivian says
October 23, 2018 at 5:44 amThanks a big help,need to making little neemos for a Dory cake
Jeanette says
March 10, 2019 at 7:59 pmMade it this morning. It worked well and molded well. I was very pleased with this as it was my first attempt at any sort of fondant. My 8 yr old had been snatching decorative pieces from the top of the cake all day and said it was melting in her mouth. When we finally actually got to the cake it really did melt in your mouth. It was, it seemed, true to the recipe – EIGHT TIMES sweeter than a marshmallow! 🙂 I could hardly stand to eat it. It was like cotton candy in a more solid form. But it was a huge hit with the kids. Thanks for this recipe and the directions. Knowing to use oil to help it not stick was a lifesaver.
helene brumback says
March 16, 2019 at 9:50 amAny on have any tips on making this easier to knead ,with out hurting hands from R.A, putting pressure on ur hands with arth. is very difficult , any suggestions from any one , i buy every gadget i can find , for making my life a little easier in the kitchen or any where else in the house , cause I love to cook . any suggestions on any thing would be appreciated . thanks in advance . ouch
Megan says
March 28, 2019 at 11:34 amHelene, I haven’t tested this so please take it with a grain of salt, but perhaps using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment would work. I would grease the bowl and the dough hook with a little shortening and knead it in the mixer bowl. It might still require some hand kneading at the end, but hopefully the mixer could do the hardest part for you.
Mandi says
April 3, 2019 at 5:09 pmI use my stand mixer every time. Works perfectly.
greengirl says
March 31, 2019 at 4:29 pmI followed this recipe and my fondant was amazing. I made a cake for my daughters second birthday and made farm animals for the cake. looked amazing. people at my party were amazed at how clean and professional it looked.