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    Ice Cream Play Dough

    Published: Jul 3, 2023 · Modified: Aug 30, 2023 by Ang Paris · 3 Comments
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    Ice Cream Play Dough is not only a blast, but edible, too! We'll show you how to make a super fun scented ice cream play dough that your kids will love. via @jugglingactmama

    Ice Cream Play Dough is not only a blast, but edible, too! We'll show you how to make a super fun scented ice cream play dough that your kids will love.

    Watermelon & Creamsicle Ice Cream Play Dough - Juggling Act Mama
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    My daughter loves three things more than anything else - ice cream, bubbles, and play dough.  If she could plan her favorite day, it would be playing with those three things, and possibly eating an entire watermelon by herself.  (Seriously, that girl is crazy when it comes to watermelon!)

    How to Make Scented Edible Ice Cream Play Dough

    I couldn't figure out how to incorporate bubbles into this ice cream play dough. But, I was able to include another of Olivia's favorites by using watermelon-flavored pre-made frosting. 

    There are any number of fun flavors available in the store this time of year.  I chose creamsicle as the second "flavor" since that's one of my favorites.

    Watermelon and Creamsicle Ice Cream Play Dough - Juggling Act Mama

    Materials

    • an electric mixer with the paddle attachment
    • 1 carton premade frosting in your flavors of choice
    • 2-3 cups powdered sugar
    • ice cream cones, bowls, ice cream scoops, etc.

    Instructions

    1. Add 1 cup of the pre-made frosting with 2-¾ cups of powdered sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat together, frequently stopping to scrape down the sides. Remove the dough from the mixer bowl and form into a ball.
    2. Tweak the consistency as needed by adding more powdered sugar so that the dough is neither crumbly nor sticky. If it is too sticky, add ½ teaspoon of vegetable oil or olive oil.
    3. Store the dough in an airtight bag or container in the refrigerator. Since it will get hard, you must let it rest on the counter for 30 minutes before playing with it. 
    Watermelon Ice Cream Play Dough - Juggling Act Mama

    You will end up smelling like a creamsicle or watermelon cupcake when you're done, and so will your kids.  I call that a bonus!

    More Homemade Play Dough?

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    Try making our Frozen-inspired Sparkle Dough, or check out this article with loads of homemade play dough "recipes".

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    1. Beverly says

      May 21, 2015 at 9:40 pm

      Wow, your picture of the play dough looks good enough to eat and I guess you can. What a great idea. I bet your kids loved it.
      Thanks for sharing,
      Bev

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    2. Heather Hennessee says

      May 25, 2015 at 5:31 pm

      Such a fun activity for summer! I am putting this on my list of things to do with the kids:)

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    3. brenda says

      June 10, 2015 at 11:17 am

      What a clever idea - I love this! I can't wait to make this with the grandkids!

      Reply

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