Let your kids have fun with edible play dough

Edible play dough

Recipe 1

‍Ingredients

12 large marshmallows

2 teaspoons coconut oil

Food colouring (optional)  

8-10 tbsp cornflour  

Method

1. Put 12 large marshmallows and 2 tsp of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds.  

2. Add a few drops of food colouring (if using) and mix well to combine.

3. Add 8 tbsp of the cornflour and stir until a thickish dough forms.  

4. Remove from the bowl and knead on a chopping board, adding more cornflour a little at a time until it’s soft but no longer sticky.  

5. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Recipe 2

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1/4 cup honey  

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp salt

3 cups icing sugar

Food colouring (optional)

Method

1. Melt the butter in the microwave in a bowl and then add the honey, vanilla, and salt.

2. Add a couple of drops of food colouring if using.

3. Add the icing sugar one cup at a time and mix to combine until soft and pliable but not sticky.  

4. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.  

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