EASY MARSHMALLOW FONDANT MUMMY CUPCAKES

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Dress Halloween cupcakes as mummies in this marshmallow fondant recipe with semi-sweet chocolate eyes. Scary? Maybe. A yummy fondant recipe? You bet!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. (10 oz.) JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows, divided
2 Tbsp. water
1/2 cup shortening, divided
1 tsp. vanilla
1 lb. powdered sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 container (16 oz.) ready-to-spread white frosting
2 doz. white cupcakes
48 semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Reserve 1 cup marshmallows for later use. Microwave remaining marshmallows and water in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 3 to 4 min. or until marshmallows are puffed; stir until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended. (Caution: Mixture will be hot.)
  • Add 1/4 cup shortening and vanilla to marshmallow mixture; stir until shortening is melted and mixture is well blended. Gradually add sugar, mixing well after each addition. Lightly coat work surface with remaining shortening. Add marshmallow fondant; knead until smooth.
  • Spread cornstarch onto clean work surface. Add fondant; roll to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips with pizza cutter or sharp knife.
  • Spread frosting onto tops of cupcakes. Decorate with fondant strips and chocolate morsels to resemble mummies as shown in photo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g

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