In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make edible play dough and the why taste-safe options are important.
If you are looking for a fun & festive activity that is an absolute delight to the senses, this is for you!!
This dough is soft, squishy and only requires TWO ingredients.
It feels amazing. You can push it and squeeze it and smoosh it around.
It smells amazing. Think your favorite cookie or your sweetest treat.
It is completely taste-safe and edible for those who are still exploring with their mouths.
It is perfect around the holidays or any day you need a little something special.
You can build with it, mold it, use cookie cutters to stamp it or just squeeze and squish away.
You can add sprinkles, your favorite trinkets or just use your hands and it is SO FUN each and every time.
TWO ingredients. That's all you need and the kids can probably make this recipe on their own, which adds an extra layer or learning and fun in there!
Want to extend your learning and play?
Add in your favorite alphabet or number stamps.
Practice rolling the dough into snakes & forming letters with it.
Hide small objects in the dough. Have your learner dig through and find them, working those fingers and hands!
Why do you need a taste-safe option?
There are toddlers, kids, teens and adults who are still exploring with their mouths.
Typical sensory play can obtain items that are not safe for consumption or choking hazards.
This is safe for consumption, but keep in mind that even though something is taste-safe/edible, I still discourage children from eating it by using the phrase "Not food!' Providing taste safe options is something that allows those still exploring with their mouths access to sensory play in a safe and manageable way. If they do taste it, it is safe.
Materials:
Frosting
Powdered sugar
Mixing cup
Bowl
Spoon
Sensory tray or bowl
Any tools or trinkets you'd like
Step 1: Measure and pour (1) cup of frosting into the bowl. You can just use the whole container if you have it!
Step 2: If your frosting is not colored and you would like to dye it, add 3-5 drops of food coloring now and mix well.
Step 3: Pour in (2 3/4-3) cups of powdered sugar.
Step 4: Mix all of the ingredients until fully incorporated. After you mix your dough, it may still look a bit crumbly. Here's where your hands get a workout! Take the mixture out & knead it. The more you squish & squeeze & smoosh the dough, the softer it gets! As all of the ingredients blend together, the dough becomes silky soft, easy to mold & perfect for little hands.
Step 5: Place it on your sensory tray or bowl, add in your favorite tools and trinkets and PLAY!
Problem shooting:
If it feels too sticky, add a bit more powdered sugar.
If it feels to dry, add a few drops of water and knead well.
Storage tips:
Wrap in plastic wrap and keep in an airtight container.
How long does this play dough last?
This dough will last up to a week.
Because it is a food-based dough, it does not have the same shelf life as other recipes.
If you notice mold, discard immediately.
You get to decide what is safe and manageable in your home. Always monitor young children.
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