Marshmallow Fondant

1 . Stage

Place butter in a shallow bowl and set aside.

2 . Stage

Place marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high to start melting the marshmallows, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

3 . Stage

Carefully stir water and vanilla into hot marshmallows; stir until the mixture is smooth. Slowly beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, until you have a sticky dough. Reserve 1 cup confectioners' sugar for kneading. The dough will be very stiff.

4 . Stage

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

5 . Stage

Form the fondant into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

6 . Stage

To use, allow the fondant to come to room temperature and roll it out onto a flat surface dusted with confectioners' sugar. Melissa Goff