place the butter in a shallow bowl, and set aside

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

carefully stir the water and vanilla extract into the hot marshmallows, and stir until the mixture is smooth

slowly beat in the confectioners sugar, a cup at a time, until you have sticky dough

reserve 1 cup of powdered sugar for kneading, the dough will be very stiff

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 touch (5 to10 minutes)

form the fondant into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate over night (optional)

to use, allow the fondant to come to room temperature

roll it out onto a flat surface dusted with confectioners sugar

make any design on cakes, cupcakes, etc. you can even eat it straight from the bowl

ENJOY

if u need ideas.. just ask..