How To Make Mermaid Edible Playdough

Make soft, fluffy, and completely edible Mermaid Playdough for magical summer sensory play with just 2 simple ingredients—frosting and powdered sugar! No cooking required!

If you’re looking for a summer sensory play activity that’s easy, fun, and totally safe for little ones to taste, this mermaid edible playdough 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 sticky or super messy! This is our favorite playdough recipe. Whether you’re beating the heat indoors or looking for a quick and magical activity, this mermaid edible playdough is a total win.

Why Summer-Themed Activities Rock for Kids

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

Plus, summer sensory activities like this edible playdough is perfect for sparking creativity. Your kids can roll it into seashell shapes, press it into molds, or create their own underwater scenes with treasures, gems, and sparkly accessories.

And when the sun’s blazing and you need a break from the heat, edible mermaid playdough is the perfect indoor activity to keep little hands busy and imaginations flowing. Because it’s completely edible (although not meant for snacking), even curious toddlers who like to taste everything can join the fun.

The Best Mermaid Edible Playdough Recipe

This Mermaid playdough is a twist on our edible play dough recipe, which is a hit all year long! Here’s what you’ll need:

What You’ll Need

• 1 cup of store-bought frosting: We used Funfetti Vanilla Frosting
• 2-2 ½ cups of Powdered Sugar
• Food coloring
• Mixing bowl and spoon
• Optional: playdough tools, letter stamps, cookie cutters, pearls, gems, or other mermaid themed trinkets

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 ½ 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 playdough. 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 Mermaid edible playdough is ready for rolling, squishing, and sculpting. Bring out your cookie cutters and playdough tools or simply let the kids get creative with their hands.

Tips for the Perfect Edible Playdough

• 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 playdough.

• 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 Mermaid Edible Playdough Recipe

This edible playdough is a summer hit! It’s quick, budget-friendly, and keeps kids engaged with minimal mess. With just two ingredients, frosting and powdered sugar, you can turn a simple afternoon into a magical under-the-sea sensory adventure.

Give it a try and let me know how your mermaid creations turned out in the comments!