Let’s make edible marshmallow playdough!

This edible marshmallow play dough is so much fun to play with and it’s safe for kids to eat too. You can squash it like a stress ball, sculpt it like playdough and stretch it like slime. While we wouldn’t advise eating a lot of it, if your child wants a nibble while you’re playing, it’s 100% edible!

Here’s how to make marshmallow play dough Ingredients:

* Makes 1 small ball of dough

• 12 large marshmallows
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 8 -12 drops liquid food colouring (multiple colours)
• 1 cup cornstarch

Method:

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, add the marshmallows and coconut oil. Microwave on high for 20-30 seconds, or until the marshmallows puff up slightly.
2. Add a few drops of food colouring to the marshmallows, and mix well until combined.
3. Add 1/3 cup of cornstarch and stir to combine. Keep mixing and adding cornstarch as you go.
4. When the dough becomes too difficult to stir with a spoon or spatula, knead it by hand. Be careful! Allow the mixture to cool until it can be handled comfortably, because it may be hot.
5. Knead the dough on a surface that has been dusted with cornstarch until all the ingredients are completely combined and the colour is even throughout.
6. If your dough is too sticky, add a little more cornstarch, 1 teaspoon at a time. You can also add a little more coconut oil.

Tips and tricks:

• Coat your hands with a bit of coconut oil to keep the dough from sticking. You can tape some baking paper to the table or play with it on a silicone baking mat.
• Be careful if you have a light-coloured table or countertop because the food colouring might stain light-coloured surfaces.