How To Make 2-Ingredient Edible Snow Dough

Make soft, fluffy edible snow dough for holiday sensory play with just 2 simple ingredients—frosting and powdered sugar! No cooking required!

If you’re looking for a sensory play activity that’s easy, fun, and totally safe for little ones to taste, this edible snow dough is perfect! With only two ingredients—frosting and powdered sugar—you can whip up a batch of soft, colorful play dough that’s ready for squishing, shaping, and even nibbling.

The best part? The dough is not super sticky or messy! This is our favorite edible snow dough recipe. Whether it’s a rainy day or you just need a quick, mess-free activity, this edible snow dough is a winner.

Why Holiday-Themed Activities Rock for Kids

There’s just something magical about Holiday-themed activities, isn’t there? They’re a chance to slow down, enjoy the moment, and create memories your kids will remember (and probably ask to recreate every year).

Edible snow dough is a fantastic sensory play activity for kids! With its soft, squishy texture, this homemade edible snow dough invites children to explore their senses in a safe, engaging way.

Plus, holiday-themed sensory play is perfect for sparking creativity. Your kids can roll it into balls to make snowmen, cut shapes with cookie cutters, or create a winter wonderland with holiday-themed trinkets, pom-poms, or toys.

And when the weather outside is too cold for outdoor adventures, edible snow dough is the ultimate indoor activity to keep little hands busy and happy. Because it’s completely edible, even little ones who tend to put things in their mouths can join in.

How to Make Edible Snow Dough

What You’ll Need

• 1 cup of store-bought frosting
• 2 cups of powdered sugar
• Optional: Food coloring (Add red or green for a festive vibe)
• Mixing bowl and spoon

Instructions

1. Scoop frosting into a large mixing bowl

Start with adding 1 cup of frosting into your mixing bowl.

2. Gradually add powdered sugar

Slowly add in 2 cups of powdered sugar. Mix it in with a spoon. The dough will look sticky at first, but that’s okay! Keep adding powdered sugar about 1/2 cup at a time until the dough starts to come together and feels soft and smooth. You’ll use about 2–2 ½ cups of powdered sugar in total, depending on the frosting’s consistency.

3. Knead the dough by hand

Once the dough becomes too thick to stir, it’s time to get your hands in there. Knead the dough with your fingers, gradually adding more powdered sugar if it feels sticky. You’ll know it’s ready when it feels like soft play dough—smooth, moldable, and not too sticky.

4. Add food coloring (optional)

If you want to make different colors, divide the dough into small balls and add a few drops of food coloring to each. Knead the color in until it’s evenly distributed.

Pro tip: Wearing gloves will save you from having colored hands!

5. Play and enjoy!

That’s it! Your edible snow dough is ready for rolling, squishing, and sculpting. Bring out your cookie cutters and play dough tools or simply let the kids get creative with their hands. And when they’re done? It’s safe to taste-test!

Tips for the Perfect Edible Snow Dough

• Adjust as needed: If the dough is too sticky, add a little more powdered sugar. If it’s too dry, add a tiny bit more frosting. You want it soft and smooth, just like regular play dough.

• Storage: Store any leftover play dough in an airtight container or ziplock bag, and it should stay soft for about 3–4 days. If it starts to dry out, knead in a drop of water to bring back the softness.

• Safety reminder: Although this dough is safe to eat, it’s pretty much pure sugar! Try to limit how much the kids eat, as too much can cause a sugar tummy ache.

Why We Love This Edible Snow Dough Recipe

Snow dough is a holiday hit! It’s easy, endlessly entertaining, affordable, and perfect for those moments when you need an instant indoor activity. With just two ingredients—frosting and powdered sugar—you can create a winter wonderland right in your living room.

Give it a try and let me know how your snow dough creations turned out in the comments.