INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:

• 8-10 oz. white mini marshmallows

• 2 T. water

• 1 T. flavoring {½ vanilla and ½ almond}

• 1 lb. powdered sugar {3½ to 4 cups} plus more for dusting

• Vegetable shortening {for bowl and hands}

• Food coloring {if desired}

• Grease the inside of a glass microwaveable bowl.
• Add marshmallows, water, and vanilla -- microwave on high for 30 seconds; stir and microwave on high at 30 second intervals until marshmallows are completely melted.
• Measure powdered sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer and pour melted marshmallows over powdered sugar.
• Attach the dough hook and knead on low speed until well blended.
• Grease your hands GENEROUSLY – palms, backs, and in between fingers.
• Turn dough out onto a work surface dusted well with powdered sugar and start kneading like you do bread dough.
• {It’s really sticky at this stage; just keep adding powdered sugar as needed until no longer sticky.}
• Add food coloring and knead until thoroughly combined.