Marshmallow Fondant

I am in love with Marshmallow Fondant. This stuff is like delicious Sculpey. It is ridiculously easy to make and incredibly versatile.

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Step 1: Ingredients!

You will need:

1 lb (16oz) of Mini Marshmallows
2lb bag Confectioners Sugar (Sifted, to prevent lumps)
4 tablespoons of water
3/4 cup of Vegetable Shortening
Food coloring and/or flavoring (optional)*

*I personally prefer to paint the fondant with food coloring, rather than mix it in.

Shwebbie says: Feb 24, 2013. 11:23 AM

Thanks for posting this recipe along with the detailed instructions. My husband and son had to bake and decorate a cake for Boy Scouts, and let's just say that they have no talent for using traditional icing. Frankly, I'm not much better, but I couldn't have helped with it, anyway. My son wanted to do a Portal-themed cake, and someone on Instructables posted an awesome one, but it looked a bit out of my fellows' league. She did post a link to your Instructable, though. I never knew about marshmallow fondant, much less that it was so easy to make and to use. (Not to mention fun!) I wasn't allowed to help with the cake, but I figured that since they could use pre-made frosting and other items, the pre-made fondant would be okay. My husband already took off for the banquet with the cake, or I'd post a picture. Again, great job!

lizzomarek says: Apr 15, 2011. 1:43 PM

This is a great instructable. You might suggest sifting the powdered sugar so you dont get lumps :)

SeaSkyShore (author) in reply to lizzomarekApr 15, 2011. 2:11 PM

Thanks, I can't believe I left that out!

craftycat721 in reply to SeaSkyShoreJul 2, 2012. 4:38 PM

You didn't leave it out. It says right there in the materials section:
" 2LB bag confectioners sugar ( sifted to prevent lumps) "

And about how much do you think you would be able to cover with one batch? Because I need to have enough of one color because I will never be able to replicate the color again.

Great instructable too! I have tried a few recipes without marshmallows and they never work.

NancyP2011 says: Aug 23, 2011. 6:24 PM

I have worked with store bought fondant to make detailed people figures - is the home made fondant as easy to work with? I am worried it might be sticky or a little sloppy? The people figures I made came out awesome with the store bought fondant - clean & neat... so before I undertake the Angry Birds project for my sister I wanted to get your opinion on the comparison between the two.

NancyP2011 in reply to NancyP2011Sep 6, 2011. 5:31 PM

Thank you for the encouragement, but I haven't done them yet - i'm still chicken.
I am in CT and with all the rain and humidity we have been having i'm worried they will ooze, sweat, wilt or become sticky. Any suggestions? I don't have a cool dry place per se to keep them. I also noticed a recipe just like yours but without the shortening - what do you believe the shortening adds to this recipe in your opinion? I am wondering if perhaps it helps keep it's integrity ?

I am making angry birds figures to put on top of a cake for Friday afternoon. I will make the cake and transport it the 1 hr drive and had wanted to place the birds and pigs on the cake once it reaches its destination. I thought perhaps i could transport them in a tupperware type container maybe with wax paper squares to keep them apart ? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks again!!

SeaSkyShore (author) in reply to NancyP2011Aug 23, 2011. 10:35 PM

I have found the store bought and the home made to be fairly equal in workability. Your finished product if done right should be perfect for detailed work. If you find it too soft for what you are doing, let it rest in the refrigerator for a bit and firm up. And of course if it is too firm you can nuke it for a couple seconds at a time until you find the desired malleability. It's pretty versatile and forgiving, have fun!

NancyP2011 in reply to SeaSkyShoreSep 20, 2011. 7:38 PM

I want to thank you for your information & encouragement. I made the angry birds cake and i was AMAZED at how realistic they came out! I couldn't believe I had made them myself! my Brother in Law to be LOVED them and that was the highlight for me.