Monday, May 24, 2010
If these look familiar no worries, you have seen them before. I made them as wedding favors for my good friend's wedding last summer. I am featuring them again because last time I forgot to take pictures of the groom cookies (opps!) and I had several requests to see them.
These I made for a wedding shower. The wedding color is pink so I made the bow ties and necklaces pink to coordinate (the tag and ribbon also were pink but not pictured here).
The main difference with these cookies is that this time I made my own fondant. I cannot believe it took me so long to try this. It was SO SIMPLE and way cheaper than the pre-made stuff, plus this actually tastes great!Marshmallow Fondant
Source: Bake at 350
16 oz. bag mini marshmallows
3 tbsp water
2 lbs powdered sugar
Crisco
Grease a large glass bowl with Crisco. Pour in the marshmallows and water in the bowl. Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted.
Reserve about 1/4 c. powdered sugar. Place the rest of the powdered sugar in the large bowl of a standing mixer. Grease the paddle attachment with Crisco. Pour the melted marshmallows onto the powdered sugar. Beat until a dough forms. There will be lots of loose bits and sugar in the bottom of the bowl.
Grease a clean work surface with Crisco and dump out the fondant and all loose bits. Grease hands liberally with Crisco and knead the mixture together, just like kneading bread, for about 5 minutes until smooth. Grease hands again as needed. As the fondant becomes smoother, use the reserved powdered sugar to coat the surface to keep it from sticking.
Once smooth, you can divide and color the fondant. While working with one piece, cover the remaining fondant with plastic wrap to keep it from drying out.
When you have your colors finished, or just keep it all white, coat the fondant in a light layer of Crisco. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in a large baggie and let rest over night. Store at room temperature for several months.
To use it, dust the surface and rolling pin with cornstarch and roll to 1/8th of an inch.
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7 comments:
Everyone at the wedding thought these were the greatest cookies ever!!! You rock!!
Could this fondant be used to cover cakes? Or is it just for little decorations.
This fondant could totally be used to cover cakes. It works just the same and the pre-made fondant. The best part is it would taste great, too!
Oh my goodness, those are darling!
Oh my goodness, those are darling!
These are so adorable! Love the little details like the necklace. Have a great day!
These cookies are really wonderful. I so appreciate the recipe for fondant. This is my first visit to your blog, but I really liked what I found here. I'll be back often. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary
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