How to Make Edible Lemon Play Dough
Summer is here and I’m excited to share with you this recipe for How to make Edible Lemon Play Dough Recipe that is yellow and lemon flavored! It is super easy to make with not much clean-up time. With only two ingredients (plus sprinkles) and one bowl for mixing, it doesn’t get much easier.
You can shape this play dough into balls using an ice cream scoop or use food cutters for any other shape you may want. The kids are going to love this fun playdough craft activity!
How to make Edible Lemon Play Dough
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Ingredients Needed:
1 tub Lemon frosting
1 cup cornstarch
Colorful sprinkles
Ice Cream Scoop or Food Cutters
Add 1 full tub of Lemon frosting to a big mixing bowl
Combine with 1/2 cup of cornstarch and mix with a spatula, spoon, or hand mixer. Then add the remaining ½ cup of cornstarch one spoonful at a time and mix well.
Finish kneading the dough by hand until completely mixed. The play dough should be completely mixed and pliable but no longer sticky.
Make small bowls of play dough and form them into balls. Flatten the dough if using food cutters.
Use an ice cream scoop (or food cutters for different shapes) to form the dough. Scoop the dough out of the ice cream scoop.
Or if you use a food cutter, push the food cutter down, wiggle it a little bit to make a clean shape then twist it to separate the outer part of the dough.
Push the shape gently with your finger out of the food cutter.
Decorate with colorful sprinkles!
If your edible play dough crumbles or gets too tough, soften it with any type of oil. If the play dough gets sticky add a little cornstarch to soften. Discard after playtime is over. While this play dough is “edible” it is not meant to be eaten in large quantities!
I hope you and your family enjoy this Edible Lemon Playdough craft! We have several Play-Doh recipes and crafts such as How to Make play doh from Broken Crayons, Printable Play doh Mats for Preschoolers, and Disney Themed Edible Play dough on our blog. Happy Crafting!
Edible Lemon Playdough with Frosting
Make soft, moldable lemon playdough with prepared lemon frosting and cornstarch. This quick no-cook sensory activity uses two main ingredients and can be decorated with edible sprinkles.
Materials
- 1 cup prepared lemon frosting
- 1/2 to 1 cup cornstarch, plus more for kneading if needed
- Edible sprinkles, optional
Tools
- Medium mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sturdy spoon or silicone spatula
- Clean work surface
- Cookie cutters or child-size rolling pin, optional
- Airtight storage container
Instructions
- Place 1 cup of lemon frosting in a clean mixing bowl.
- Add 1/2 cup cornstarch. Stir and press the mixture against the side of the bowl until combined.
- Add more cornstarch one tablespoon at a time, stirring after each addition, until a soft dough begins to form.
- Lightly dust a clean surface and your hands with cornstarch. Knead the dough for 1 to 2 minutes, adding more cornstarch only if it remains sticky.
- When the dough is soft, smooth, and moldable, add cookie cutters and optional edible sprinkles for supervised play.
- Refrigerate the dough in an airtight container after use. Let refrigerated dough come to room temperature before playing again.
Notes
- Frosting consistency varies, so you may not need the entire cup of cornstarch.
- If the dough is sticky, knead in cornstarch one tablespoon at a time.
- If it is crumbly, knead in lemon frosting one teaspoon at a time.
- Do not add lemon juice; extra liquid can make the dough sticky.
- Use only edible sprinkles—not craft glitter or confetti.
- Although the ingredients are edible, this is intended as a supervised sensory activity rather than a snack.
- Check ingredient labels for allergies and cross-contact warnings.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container and use within 3 to 4 days. Discard if contaminated or if its appearance or odor changes.
