Ice Cream Edible Playdough Recipe
Looking for a fun and safe activity for kids? Try our Ice Cream Edible Playdough recipe! Perfect for parents and teachers, this easy-to-make playdough combines playtime and snack time!
Materials
- 15.6 oz Premade frosting - white not whipped, 3 containers
- Food coloring 3 colors of your choice
- 5 ¼ - 5 ½ C Powdered sugar
- Medium bowl
- Spatula
- ½ C Measuring cup
- ¼ C Measuring cup
- Hand mixer
- Ice cream scoop
- Cups
- Sprinkles
- Cones
Instructions
- Add 1 cup (about ½ a premade tube) of frosting to a large bowl. Add food coloring to the frosting until you get your desired color.
- Add ½ cup of powdered sugar to the frosting. Use a hand mixer to mix the frosting and powdered sugar throughly.
- Add another ½ cup of powdered sugar at a time until you have added 1 ½ total cups.
- Finally, add the remaining ¼ cup of powdered sugar and mix the dough by hand.
- If the dough is sticky add a sprinkle of powdered sugar and knead. Continue to add a small amount of powdered sugar until the dough is no longer sticky.
- Repeat these steps until all the colors are made.
- Add ice cream cones (real and toy ones), ice cream scoops, sprinkles, cups and spoons so kids can play.
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Notes
- Store edible ice cream playdough in a container with a tight-fitting lid or a plastic zip bag. Keep the play dough in the refrigerator.
- Keep a close eye on children as they engage in playdough activities, particularly if they have a tendency to put things in their mouths.
