Play Dough Ice Cream recipe
Ice Cream Play Dough is a fun, edible craft that mimics real ice cream without melting, perfect for pretend play. With just a 2-ingredient recipe, it helps kids improve their fine motor skills while enjoying the softest play dough.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Dough hook attachment (for the mixer)
- Scoop or spoon
- Ice cream maker (optional for creating swirls)
- Serving vessel (e.g., cones, small bowls)
- Plastic wrap or airtight container (for storing)
- Cookie cutters and small brushes (optional for decoration)
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ C. flour
- 1 batch plenty for 2 kids
- Can of frosting like Pillsbury Pink Lemonade flavor, which smelled divine!
- Dry Ingredients
- Salt a pinch
- Powdered sugar
- Cornmeal optional
- Liquids and Color
- Water
- Food coloring or food dye optional
- Additional Information
- Pre-made frosting makes it super easy to put together.
Instructions
- Step 1: Mix the Ingredients
- Stir the frosting and flour together.
- Step 2: Knead the Dough
- Knead the mixture until it forms a dough.
- If it’s sticky, add a little more flour until it no longer sticks to your hands.
- If the dough is stiff, add a couple of drops of water to reach the right consistency.
- Step 3: Add Powdered Sugar
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar in slow increments using the dough hook attachment on your mixer.
- Make sure to keep scraping the sides of the bowl.
- Mix until the dough has the texture of hard ice cream.
- Step 4: Repeat for Other Flavors
- You can repeat the process for each ice cream flavor you want to make.
- Step 5: Fill the Cones
- Place the doughs in a container and use a scoop or spoon to fill cones.
- Finally, top them with sprinkles or other toppings of your choice.
Notes
Storage: Keep the Play Dough Ice Cream in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap to avoid drying out. It can last for weeks when stored properly.
Customization: Kids can use their imagination to create various flavors and add toppings like sprinkles, chocolate sauce, and more.
Fat: 8-12g
Carbs: 30-40g
Sugar: 15-25g
Protein: 2-4g
Time: 10-15 minutes.
Equipment: Mixer, Scoop, Ice cream maker.
Serving size: 2 kids.
Cost estimate: $5-$8.
Cuisines: American, Kid-Friendly.
Customization: Kids can use their imagination to create various flavors and add toppings like sprinkles, chocolate sauce, and more.
Nutrition Value (Per Serving)
Calories: Approx. 200-300 calories per serving (based on how much dough is used)Fat: 8-12g
Carbs: 30-40g
Sugar: 15-25g
Protein: 2-4g
Information Used:
Quantities: 1 1/4 C. flour, 1 batch, Can of frosting, powdered sugar, water, food coloring.Time: 10-15 minutes.
Equipment: Mixer, Scoop, Ice cream maker.
Serving size: 2 kids.
Cost estimate: $5-$8.
Cuisines: American, Kid-Friendly.