Edible Play Dough
Today is such an exciting day!! I’ve been so eager to share our newest edible play dough recipe with you! It’s incredible, it’s edible, and it just so happens to be play dough (which will make you feel like such a fun mom!). You’ll never believe what this stuff is made of…
Last updated: December 29, 2017
This post was originally published on April 28, 2014. I’ve updated the supplies and directions to make it even better!
When you think of edible play dough, what ingredients do you imagine? Will it taste sweet? Will it have flour? How soft will it feel? I can’t wait to show you….
To reveal my little secret: Yes, it will taste sweet! In fact, if you were a fan of my Ice Cream Play Dough then you’ll LOVE this play dough recipe too!
Ingredients for Edible Play Dough
- 1 cup of pre-made frosting (vanilla or white)
- 2 3/4 cups of powdered sugar
- Tip: Colored frosting works too! Powder sugar measurements may vary depending on the brand and color of the frosting used.
Tools Needed to Make Edible Play Dough
- Measuring cups
- Kitchen Aid stand mixer (or something similar)
- Kitchen Aid edge beater (or something similar)
- Play dough toys or cookie cutters (optional)
How to Make Edible Play Dough
- Place the powdered sugar in the mixing bowl of a stand mixer
- Slowly add 2 cups the powder sugar to the bowl
- Mix on low speed
- Continually scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure all of the ingredients are mixing
- Before adding the last 3/4 cup of powdered sugar to the bowl, touch the play dough to test the “stickiness” of it
- Add the remaining powdered sugar until the play dough feels soft as opposed to sticky. NOTE: You might not need to use the remaining 3/4 cup of powdered sugar:)
Roll it into one big ball and make sure it is not crumbly or sticky. If, by chance, you added a little too much powdered sugar, don’t worry! We aren’t perfect! Simply sprinkle a little olive oil onto the play dough and BOOM! Problem solved!
You might also like these DIY hands-on play ideas too!
Yogurt Silly Putty (totally edible!)
Ice Cream Play Dough (edible!)
Wow, crazy love this. If only I had seen this 6 years ago, lol. My kids would’ve loved this. There’s 9, 11 and 13 now though. My eldest likes to craft with fondant though so worth a shot. 🙂
Looks awesome and can’t wait to try it! Can we use marshmallow fluff instead?
That sounds like it is definitely worth a try! Simply play around with the amount of powdered sugar and let me know!
Yes you can use fluff. It is the same as melting the marshmallows. Use it all the time to make homemade fondant.
Thanks for your help! I’d love to learn how to make fondant!
Where did u get those letter cutters? Email me
This is where I bought mine Nicole:) http://amzn.to/1iYJMNq
I love your photography! Absolutely stunning! My daughter is a little young for playdough, but I’m pinning this for future reference. 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
Can you add gel food coloring to this? I had to ask…my kids love bright colors! Plus it would look like the other store bought stuff they play with already.
I think it is definitely worth a try!! Let me know how it goes!
i just love this play dough recipie amd many others of yours! thank you for revealing your secrets! this is going to be very helpful!
I tried this with Duncan Hines frosting starter and it worked great! I added Neon food coloring after and the finished product was awesome and very tasty. 🙂 if you use food coloring you have to work it in a bit until the consistency is right. It starts out a bit sticky once you add it but comes out great! I wish I could post a pic!
HOw long does it last/stay soft?
It will stay soft until you put it in the fridge. It will harden in the fridge, but then take it out and it will become soft again once it reaches room temp. Simply add olive oil if it gets dry while they are playing with it:)
I love this recipe! I didn’t care if it was edible or not, so I added some baby oil and it smells yummy and is so soft!
will my baby ‘s hand get sticky after play with it?since it have sugar in it…
Well, slightly yes. But, nothing a little bit of gentle soap and water won’t quickly remove. They learn by getting messy, so don’t be afraid to try it! I’m sure your baby will love it:)