This easy marshmallow edible playdough recipe is fun and you can make it right at home! Play with it and then eat it after you’ve created your masterpiece.
What’s more fun than playdoh? Edible playdough of course! On a rainy day or on the weekends when we’re spending the day at home it is nice to make something that is easy and keeps the kids busy for a while. (originally published 11/15)
Marshmallow Playdough
My oldest daughter wanted to “cook” and toyed around with the idea of creating an easy edible play dough recipe for her sisters to enjoy….here’s how you make it.
She heard of the idea of making edible fondant with marshmallows and powdered sugar and we thought that fondant was somewhat like a playdoh consistency so we would start with that.
Edible Playdough with Marshmallows
Using only mini marshmallows, some non stick spray, food coloring, and powdered sugar we were able to make some edible playdough to play with.
2 Ingredient Edible Playdough
Of course you don’t have to color it, but it made it a bit more fun. The main two ingredients are marshmallows and powdered sugar.
The non stick spray and parchment paper are to help with the cleanup and stickiness when kneading it. Use about a large handful of mini marshmallows and melt for about 20-30 seconds in the microwave (depending on how how yours is).
Immediately add your food coloring and add powdered sugar slowly mixing as you go until it is thicker.
Then put it on your parchment paper and knead it with more powdered sugar as you would pizza dough until it is the consistency you want.
Don’t add too much as it will harden faster than you would like.
Marshmallow Playdough without Coconut Oil
It should stay soft for a bit, long enough for them to make something, then it will harden so they can keep their creation….or just eat it right after. 😉
2 ingredient edible playdough is a fun, easy, and inexpensive activity to do with kids inside. I have another way to make it with cake frosting below too!
Looking for more inexpensive and fun craft ideas?
Here’s another great way to make edible frosting playdough using just two ingredients.
Marshmallow Edible Playdough
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 c mini marshmallow
- 1 drop food coloring optional
- 2-3 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Use about a large handful of mini marshmallows and melt for about 20-30 seconds in the microwave (depending on how hot yours is). Stir and heat until it is smooth
- Immediately add your food coloring and add powdered sugar slowly mixing as you go until it is as thick and pliable as you would like. Careful, it may be quite warm so use a spoon.
- Lay out a piece of parchment paper to use as a playing surface once it is ready.
Ms.Karen
Thursday 21st of January 2021
My class is going to try the marshmallow play dough on tomorrow. I will take pictures and let you know how well we do. Thank you, love Island Adventures Preschool Class
Shelly
Sunday 28th of January 2018
Will you please tell me the recipe for the frosting playdough? What is the other ingredient and how much did you use of each. I’m looking for an easy recipe for a school club.
Thank you!
The Typical Mom
Sunday 28th of January 2018
Added link in post and here it is too. https://temeculablogs.com/edible-playdough/
suzie berry
Friday 1st of July 2016
this is so awsome i love it!