Edible Christmas Playdough Recipe with Frosting
The holiday season is here, and that means it’s time for sticky fingers, big smiles, and sweet-smelling fun! This edible Christmas playdough recipe is just the thing to try! Here’s how to make playdough with just a few ingredients, and how to make your classroom smell like fresh baked cookies without the extra mess. It only takes frosting and powdered sugar to make this merry mix of sensory play and fun.
Need a holiday activity that’s easy, fun, and totally safe for little hands (and mouths)? This edible Christmas playdough checks all the boxes! Made with just frosting and powdered sugar, it’s super quick to mix up and brings all the fun of sensory playdough play—and decked out for your Christmas preschool theme.
Kids will have a blast squishing, rolling, and shaping their own sweet-smelling dough into candy canes, ornaments, and whatever else. You’ll love how it keeps them happily busy while sneaking in some fine motor practice. And it certainly doesn’t hurt that this playdough is edible, either,
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Why Try Edible Christmas Playdough?
Why try edible Christmas playdough recipe rather than another uncooked playdough recipe?
- Safe for little ones who may be tempted to taste while playing
- Simple to make using just frosting and powdered sugar
- Smooth and moldable texture that’s enjoyable to squish and shape
- Sprinkles and decorations can be added for extra fun
- Embraces the holiday spirit in a playful, safe activity
Edible Christmas Playdough Recipe
This edible Christmas playdough recipe is made with just two simple ingredients—frosting and powdered sugar. Let’s get started!
Ingredients
- premade frosting in Christmas colors
- powdered sugar
- flavored extracts (optional)
- food coloring (optional)
This recipe is remarkably similar to our edible Funfetti playdough recipe which we use for birthday parties.
Kitchen Supplies
Make sure you have the following supplies on hand:
- Medium-sized mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Airtight container for storage
How to Make Edible Christmas Playdough
The process for this is just like our ice cream playdough recipe.
Follow these simple steps to create your sweet red and green edible Christmas playdough:
Step 1: Mix the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, start by adding about 1 cup of frosting in one of your Christmas colors. Slowly add powdered sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time, and mix well after each addition.
Continue adding powdered sugar until the mixture thickens and forms a dough-like consistency. You’ll know it’s ready when it no longer sticks to your hands and is easy to knead.
Step 2: Knead the Dough
Once your dough is mixed, transfer it to a clean surface lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Knead the dough for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and stretchy. If it’s still a bit sticky, simply add more powdered sugar until you reach the perfect consistency.
But remember to add the powdered sugar in small increments so it doesn’t get crumbly.
Step 3: Customize Your Playdough
For extra fun, divide the dough into smaller portions and add food coloring or sprinkles to each portion. You can create a variety of festive colors such as red, green, and white. Knead the coloring or sprinkles into the dough until evenly distributed. You can also add a little edible glitter for a magical holiday touch!
Step 4: Time to Play
Your edible Christmas playdough is now ready for play! Set up a festive play area with cookie cutters, rolling pins, and holiday-themed molds.
Encourage your preschoolers to create Christmas trees, candy canes, or even snowmen. The playdough can be shaped, rolled, and molded just like regular playdough, with the added bonus that it’s completely safe to taste.
How Long Does Edible Playdough Last?
Edible playdough typically lasts about 3-5 days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Here are some things that are particularly important if you want your edible playdough to last longer.
- Wash hands before playing.
- Wash all surfaces and toys before playing.
How to Store Edible Playdough
If you want to save the playdough for future use, store it in an airtight container at room temperature. It should stay fresh for a couple of days, giving kids plenty of opportunities to play and create. If it starts to dry out, simply knead in a small amount of frosting to soften it back up.
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Christmas Playdough Recipes
Christmas playdough is an easy way to bring some holiday fun into your day. These simple recipes are great for keeping little hands busy at home or in the classroom.
- Candy Cane Playdough Recipe
- Coffee Playdough Recipe
- Sparkling Snow Playdough Recipe
- Pumpkin Playdough with Real Pumpkin Puree
- No-Cook Cinnamon Playdough Recipe
- How to Make White Playdough
- Peppermint Playdough Recipe
Edible Playdough Recipes for Christmas
- Edible Cookie Butter Playdough Recipe
- Edible Cranberry Playdough Recipe Using Cranberry Sauce
- Edible Peanut Butter Playdough Recipe: Safe and Tasty Fun!
- Edible Playdough Using Marshmallows
- Edible Gingerbread Playdough Recipe
FAQs About Edible Playdough
Yes, it’s made from safe ingredients like frosting and powdered sugar, making it safe to eat in small amounts. However, it’s meant for play rather than snacking.
Yes! You can add food coloring to create festive colors like red, green, or white. Just knead the color into the dough until evenly mixed.
It’s not recommended to freeze edible playdough, as freezing can change its texture. It could become very sticky. Instead, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for best results.
Absolutely! You can make it a day or two in advance and store it in an airtight container until it’s time to play. In fact, this is a great playdough to give as Christmas gifts to your students!
Christmas Playdough Activities
Of course shaping and molding are fun ways to play with playdough. Here are some more Christmas activities using playdough to inspire you!
- Christmas Playdough Mats
- Christmas Tree Playdough Kit
- Alphabet Matching Reindeer Playdough
- Grinch Playdough Invitation to Create
- 3D Playdough Christmas Tree Craft
Edible Christmas Playdough Recipe
The holiday season is the perfect time to engage preschoolers in fun, sensory-rich activities, and this edible Christmas playdough made with frosting and powdered sugar is a must-try!
Materials
- 1 cup pre-made frosting in Christmas colors
- Up to 4 cups powdered sugar
- Flavored extracts (optional)
- Food coloring (optional)
Tools
- Medium-sized mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Airtight container for storage
Instructions
- Combine frosting and one cup of powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Gently stir together and slowly add more powdered sugar until a dough begins to form (up to about four cups in total). Add food coloring for a more intense color.
- Once the dough becomes too thick to stir by hand, you've reached the right consistency. Knead by hand.
- Add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to your hands.
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I’m Sarah, an educator turned stay-at-home-mama of five! I’m the owner and creator of Stay At Home Educator, a website about intentional teaching and purposeful learning in the early childhood years. I’ve taught a range of levels, from preschool to college and a little bit of everything in between. Right now my focus is teaching my children and running a preschool from my home. Credentials include: Bachelors in Art, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction.
