How Long Would You Keep Mmf?

Decorating By Kelrak Updated 14 Dec 2006 , 12:52pm by Cake_Geek

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Kelrak Posted 8 Dec 2006 , 10:11pm
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I made my MMF back in Aug. and it's all wrapped in ziplock bags in the pantry (double bag).

I know it isn't like rotten, but would you use it on cookies?

Thanks!

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tiptop57 Posted 8 Dec 2006 , 10:15pm
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3-1/2 months!

Nope - spring for the powdered sugar and marshmallows. It is way to old for me! I don't even use last weeks.

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nglez09 Posted 8 Dec 2006 , 10:16pm
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I'm not sure on that one- it's been at RT. But I'd also like to know.

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cryssi Posted 8 Dec 2006 , 10:16pm
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forever...lol

I just used some that was about 3.5 weeks old...still tasted great!

I don't know if I'd use it if it were THAT old, though...maybe 1 to 1.5 months...

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ntertayneme Posted 8 Dec 2006 , 10:17pm
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I've had some tightly wrapped for as much as 2 months and it was still good. It's just marshmallows and confectioners sugar .. not much to spoil in that... pinch off a piece and taste it. If mine is too firm, I'll microwave it for a few seconds at the time to soften.

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lapazlady Posted 8 Dec 2006 , 10:18pm
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I recommend springing for new. But, taste it, marshmellows last for years with no change. I still recommend making a new batch.

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Kelrak Posted 11 Dec 2006 , 2:01am
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Thanks for the tips. I'll let the kids decorate cookies with it and go for a fresh batch for my work party.

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Kelrak Posted 14 Dec 2006 , 5:35am
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The old MMF still tasted really good on our cookies, but it was harder to work with than the fresh stuff. It kept getting dry so I had to re-heat it and add more shortening.

One bad thing about fondant on cookies is that you have to have the fondant done before the cookies come out of the oven! You can't bake one day, then frost the cookies the next day.

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Zmama Posted 14 Dec 2006 , 7:10am
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For cookies it should be fine, but would be tough to work with for covering a cake.

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Cake_Geek Posted 14 Dec 2006 , 12:52pm
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I'll use my old MMF for decorations but always make fresh stuff to cover a cake. It is just easier and more pliable fresh for covering. I've got some MMF that is probably a couple months old now but just fine.

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