How to Decorate Cookies With Marshmallow Fondant
Cookies are an all-time favorite that never gets old. There are thousands of recipes and flavors to chose from. But one of the hardest tasks is deciding how to decorate your homemade cookies. With this easy recipe for marshmallow fondant you can add a delicious new icing to your list and give your cookies the perfect finish. It'll make any cookie look mouthwatering. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Glass bowl
- 1 bag white mini marshmallows
- 1 cup shortening
- 3 tbsp. water
- 8 cups powdered sugar
- Corn syrup
- Cookie cutters
- Toothpick
Instructions
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Stir until mixture is smooth. Put marshmallows and water in the glass bowl. Melt together on the stove or in the microwave. Check every 30 seconds and stir until completely melted. Next, add 6 cups of powdered sugar. Use shortening to constantly grease your work surface and utensils. Pour the marshmallow mix over your surface and start kneading, slowly adding the remaining sugar. If the mix tears or sticks to your hands, add 1 tsp. water and continue kneading. Coat the fondant with a generous layer of shortening and cover tightly in plastic wrap. Let sit overnight.
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Shape your own fun figures. Decorate the cookies. When ready, lay out the fondant and roll it 1/8 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to give the fondant different shapes.
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Make your cookies moist so the fondant can stick. Smear a bit of corn syrup over each cookie and top them with the fondant. Let sit for a few minutes to let the fondant adhere.
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Tips & Warnings
Add details to your cookies with royal icing and food coloring.
Instead of corn syrup, you may use white frosting or water to attach the fondant to the cookies.
Marshmallow fondant has a short shelf life. Keep covered and refrigerated.
References
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