🎂 Fondant Formula

Ingredients: Marshmallows + powdered sugar

Method: Melt, mix on speed 2

Result: 5x better than store-bought!

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Ingredients:

• 16 oz (1 bag) mini marshmallows
• 2-4 tbsp water
• 2 lbs (8 cups) powdered sugar, sifted
• ½ cup shortening (for greasing)
• Gel food coloring (optional)

Step-by-Step:

Step 1: Melt Marshmallows

1. Microwave marshmallows + 2 tbsp water
2. 30-second intervals, stir between
3. Fully melted, smooth

Step 2: Add to KitchenAid

1. Grease bowl with shortening
2. Pour in melted marshmallows
3. Add color if using (gel only!)

Step 3: Mix (Speed 2)

1. Attach flat beater
2. So, add 4 cups powdered sugar
3. Mix on speed 2
4. Well, gradually add remaining sugar
5. Mix until too stiff for mixer

Honestly, step 4: Knead by Hand

1. Grease counter with shortening
2. Turn out dough
3. Actually, knead in remaining sugar
4. Until smooth, pliable, not sticky

Step 5: Rest

1. Wrap tightly in plastic
2. Rest 1-2 hours (or overnight)
3. Ready to roll & decorate

Best Method:

• Add gel color to melted marshmallows BEFORE mixing
• So, start with tiny amount (toothpick dab)
• Color deepens as sits
• Knead to distribute evenly

⚠️ Use GEL color only (liquid ruins texture)

• ✅ Tastes WAY better than store fondant
• ✅ ⅓ the cost
• ✅ Stores 2 months wrapped tightly
• ✅ Freezes beautifully
• ✅ Roll between parchment sheets (less mess)
• ✅ Dust with cornstarch if sticky

🎂 Better Than Store-Bought

Homemade marshmallow fondant is a game-changer—tastes better, costs less, and your KitchenAid makes it easy. The mixer handles the initial mixing, then quick hand-kneading finishes it. Result: professional-quality fondant for fraction of store price!