Marshmallow Fondant

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 (16 oz) pkg. miniature marshmallows
• 4 Tbsp. water
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 lbs. confectioners' sugar, divided

Directions:

Place butter in a bowl and set aside.

Place marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on High for 30 seconds to 1 minute to start melting the marshmallows. Mix the water and vanilla extract into the hot marshmallows, and stir until the mixture is smooth.

Slowly beat in confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time, until you have a sticky dough. Reserve 1 cup of powdered sugar for kneading. The dough will be very stiff.

Rub your hands thoroughly with butter, and begin kneading the dough. As you knead, the dough will become more workable and pliable. Place the dough out onto a work surface dusted with confectioners' sugar. Continue kneading until the fondant is smooth and no longer sticky to the touch, 5 to 10 minutes.

Form the fondant into a ball. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

When ready to use, allow the fondant to come to room temperature, and roll it out on a flat surface dusted with confectioners' sugar.

By lalala... from Port Orchard, WA