Reviewed: Sep. 3, 2009

This was more difficult to make than expected and it was even more difficult to apply. But, all in all, for yummy fondant that I can do at home quite easily and cheaply, I thought it worked well! (My mantra was "No such thing as too much shortening on my hands!") My husband got in on the fun and I made him make me a cupcake. His was horribly disfigured and I absolutely loved it as my favorite! I guess cupcakes don't need to be pretty to be lovable! lol

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TIFFERS0118

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Sep. 1, 2009

I followed the directions and used my stand mixer to do the kneading. For whatever reason, I couldn't get this recipe to work and ended up having to throw out the entire batch.

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Brenda

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Reviewed: Sep. 1, 2009

This was my first time ever making a fondant. I took someone's advice and used Fluff instead of melting the marshmallows and it came out great! I will be doing more experimenting, but I will suggest to add clear vanilla extract. Some people complained about it looking off white or beige, but I bet they used regular vanilla. And use Crisco! sooo easy!

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Ronni G

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Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2009

This is a great recipe. The fondant was really easy to work with. My first batch was not so great, but my second batch was a success. I didnt use any of the butter. Instead I used non-stick cooking spray. Will be using this recipe again real soon!

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2009

This was my first time even attempting fondant and it was so easy. Great recipe.

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Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2009

AMAZING!! this was my first time ever making and using a fondant and it was wonderful. I can't believe how simple the fondant was to make, how easy it was to colour and use. I love it! This is going to be my new adventure in baking from now on. Love, Love, Love it. I mixed the colour in with the warm marshmallow mix and then added the icing sugar. This made the colour very even. Then for decorating I added some extra colour and didn't mix much before rolling to create a marbled look. Very awesome.

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k8norris

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Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2009

The fondant turned out well but did not taste great.

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Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2009

I followed others reviews by adding Wilton Gel color into the warm marshmallow and then adding everything into the K.A. mixer, mixing with the dough hook. This was my first time making fondant, and I was a little nervous, but it turned out so fantastic. If I can make this, anyone can make this. I love this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing Kiele.

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Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2009

So easy to make and tastes great!! I used it to make a soccerball cake for my son's team and they loved it

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Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2009

This was such a wonderful recipe! This was the first time for me to use fondant and I have never made it before. The recipe was very simple and extremely yummy! I just started getting creative with birthday cakes and made this fondant cake for my Mother-in-law's birthday and got soooo many compliments on it.

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Emily

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Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2009

Much easier to work with the the typical rolled fondant recipes and it was very easy to work in food coloring to the "dough" phase. However, I needed to add way more powdered sugar than called for to get the stickiness down and have it be roll-able. I have seen other marshmallow fondant recipes call for only 2 tbsp of water, so I might try that next time to see if that helps.

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Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2009

This was my first time working with fondant. It really was a lot of fun! This stuff tastes like exactly what you would think it would. Imagine mixing melted marshmallows with a ton of sugar. It is EXTREMELY sweet. But it looks beautiful and compared to the fondant I have had this definetly has the best taste.

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Ashley_S

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Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2009

Wow. If I can make this, I swear anyone can. I used my KA mixer to mix it, then took it out to knead it a couple of times. I covered my hands in crisco and just added the powdered sugar until it quit sticking. Just don't be stupid like me and add food coloring without wearing gloves.. My hands were red for a day or so.. Only I would do something like that. :) I encourage all of you to try this.

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BrooklynKyler

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Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2009

I didn't get this to work and followed the recipe exactly. It didn't taste bad but I could not get it not to be sticky...very hard to work with. I will try again in case there's something I overlooked.

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2009

This was easier then I thought however it melted after a day. So cake needs to bee decorated the same day.

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Ms Em

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2009

This was my first time using fondant and I couldn't believe how easy it was to mold and I thought it tasted pretty good. It was a little bland/sugary, I think i may try adding flavoring next time.

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Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2009

Turned out better than expected for my 1st time doing it on my own. I'm sure next time it will be better and if you have a stand mixer you will be a step ahead... Thanks for the recipe. I like the face you don't have to cook it an go though all that.

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CDSURVIS

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Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2009

This was my first attempt at fondant, and I really liked the taste and look of this recipe. I didn't realize quite how messy it was going to be though (I think by the end I had a sticky reside of confectioner's sugar on the floor, counters, and everything else I managed to touch even if it was just a little bit). Regardless, I will be making this again and again, and was amazed how professional my cookie look after I put this one them. Thanks for the recipe!

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jcheerMIVA

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Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2009

**TIP*** Use a stand mixer with a bread hook to do all the kneading for you. Same result without the sticky mess. I slowly added the sugar, then let it "knead" in the machine for about 10 minutes, then refrigerated in saran wrap I had sprayed with no stick cooking spray. When I was ready to use it I did some hand kneading on a counter dusted with cornstarch. Came out perfect and I had very little mess. It looked beautiful on the cake and everyone was impressed. Also - this can be stored in the fridge for a LONG time. Mine was stored about a month before I used it and I still have more. What can go bad? It's just sugar and more sugar - that never goes bad, right?

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Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2009

i have made this twice now, and love it! it tastes wonderful and is super easy! the first time around i tried mixing it myself, what was a pain lol but i used my KA mixer the 2nd time and had no problems at all! i used crisco shortening instead of butter, and it makes it shiny and easy to handle... i will use this recipe from now on!

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