MARSHMALLOW FONDANT

Have you ever wanted to make some of those wonderful desserts with fondant?  If you are like me, the flavor of typical fondant makes you steer clear.  I have created my fondant knockoff that's flavored like buttercream icing yet has the texture of regular fondant.

Buttercream Flavored Marshmallow Fondant
16-18 ounces of mini marshmallows
5 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons clear butter flavoring
1 1/2 tablespoons clear vanilla flavoring
2 pounds of sifted powdered sugar
crisco

Place the marshmallows, water, butter flavoring and vanilla flavoring into a microwave safe bowl.  Heat the mixture until the marshmallows are melted- stopping and stirring frequently so the mixtures is well mixed.  Add melted marshmallow mixture to sifted powdered sugar mix well.  Kneed with hands (well greased in crisco) to make sure all of the powdered sugar is absorbed into the mixture and there isn't any lumps.  You can reheat a little to help break up the clumps if you have any.  Cool the fondant before use.

-Mallory Mudd Pomerville