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[Carousel96]

We have a meeting next week to start planning Vacation Bible School -- the theme is something about a science lab, so we want the food to be fun. (We have never used the food ideas in the VBS book, so we don't expect much help from there).

Does anyone have a recipe for edible play dough? I have the recipe for peanut butter playdough from WDW -- but because of nut allergies we can't use it. But that's the kind of thing I'm looking for. Not a play clay that won't make you sick if you eat it, but one you're supposed to eat, since we want to serve a scoop of it as snack. (Clearly I'd prefer a recipe someone has tried over one I find on the internet without a real person to vouch for it!)

[kimberlym322]

You can try this one:



EDIBLE PLAYDOUGH
1 c. butter
1 1/4 c. powdered sugar
1 1/4 c. powdered milk
1 c. white corn syrup
Mix well and let children play and eat.


I am not at home to know the one I used a few years ago (I think this was it). You can also add unsweetened koolaid for color and a little flavor or use food coloring and flavoring that you get at the candy store. I would make a batch at home first no matter the recipe you use to make sure it turns out the way you want and such. I also used the peanutbutter one and no matter what one you use they are very powered by the sugar.

Along the same lines did ya think about making slime also that day? that is just glue, food color and water. if you put it in a ziplock bag when not in use it will last for years. When I did that one the parents had just as much, if not more fun then the kids did.

[cherylf]

I don't have a recipe, but when I'm looking for stuff like that I always go to FamilyFun: Fun stuff for Kids, Parents - and More Family Fun They have some really neat recipes.

[PamelaK]

I second the advice to check out the Family Fun website (even better that this is a Disney affiliate) the majority of those recipes have been tested by real people and often have reviews posted. Also I was able to find some recipes on this site: Cooks.com - Recipes - Edible Clay

[Carousel96]

Thanks! I was going to check FoodTV, but had forgotten about Family Fun.
Of course, I have to "sell" this idea to the rest of the VBS committee. Now that I know there are alternatives to the peanut butter variety I'm willing to push it. I'm of the opinion that a bit of sugar once in a while won't hurt anyone. But some of these folks aren't happy unless we feed the kids carrots and apple slices every day. I just think the science lab theme will be a great excuse to play with food, too.

[Chrissi]

There are other recipes you could try that don't involve using sugar. Milk paint is DJ's favorite. He gets 2 pieces of toast, 4 water color brushes, and 4 3 oz. Dixie cups of milk - each with a few drops of food coloring. He can play and paint as long as he likes, but he has to at least drink the milk when he's done. The toast is usually pretty soggy by the time he decides he's done painting it. He loves mixing the colors, too, so I always give him a few spare cups to mix and match.