How to Make Jell-O Marshmallow Fondant

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How to Make Jell-O Marshmallow Fondant

How to Make Jell-O Marshmallow Fondant Tutorial

How to make Marshmallow Fondant using Jell-O for flavor and color. You can also make fondant with a stand mixer fitted with a dough attachment. I have a video on that on my YouTube channel.

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs2Vv7qZrJgAbEY4f_4xPNA

Gather Things Needed

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Large microwave safe mixing bowl

10.5 oz. package Miniature Marshmallows

Powdered sugar 4-6 cups

Vegetable shortening

Jell-O

Boiling water

Plastic wrap

Add Jell-O

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Add 9 tsps. of Jell-O into mixing bowl. Add 2 tbls. boiling water and mix well.

Microwave Marshmallows

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Add the package of mini marshmallows. Microwave in 30 second intervals stirring between each of intervals until the marshmallows are just melted. 1.5 - 2 minutes,

Add Powdered Sugar

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Stir in 3 cups of powdered sugar.

Knead

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Grease your work surface and your hands with vegetable shortening. Turn out the fondant mixture.

Knead in additional powdered sugar a little at a time. Knead until the dough is no longer sticky and has the consistency of play dough.

Grease the dough ball with vegetable shortening and wrap in several layers of plastic wrap. Place in a air tight container. Let it rest overnight.