This Cool Whip playdough recipe makes it incredible easy to enjoy hands-on fun with kids of all ages.
With just a few ingredients, this recipe provides you with soft playdough that smells wonderful. Your children will have a blast helping you mix up all of this sweet, frugal fun.
I’m sharing my tips for customizing this DIY playdough recipe plus ideas for creative play. Get ready for delightful activities and big smiles!
Cool Whip + Creativity = Tons of Fun!
Do you need a quick and easy way for your kids to enjoy hands-on learning fun? This Cool Whip playdough recipe uses only 3-4 ingredients, smells amazing, and can be made in minutes!
If you’re looking for a frugal activity that your kids can actually help you make, this DIY playdough is definitely the way to go. My boys couldn’t wait to get their hands on this playdough and see what they could do with it.
I just love that fun activities with kids don’t have to be full of stress or cost a pile of money. In fact, with a bit of creativity, you can enjoy so many awesome hand-on projects and DIY time.
As a homeschool mom of 5 boys, I’ve had to work with a tight budget over the years. But, I didn’t let that stop us from enjoying special moments and making precious memories.
After sharing our favorite homemade playdough recipe and slime recipes (like mermaid slime and space slime), I knew that I had to share this Cool Whip playdough recipe with you. I love how easy it is to mix up and get right to a whole bunch of sensory play fun!
Recommended Ingredients and Supplies for This Playdough
A great thing about this DIY playdough recipe is that it only requires a few ingredients. And you probably already have them in your home!
food coloring (optional – if you’d like to add some color!)
Are you new to making this type of DIY recipe? No worries! This playdough is super easy to make. Plus, it mixes up so fast!
In addition to the ingredients listed above, you’ll need measuring cups, medium-sized bowl, and a container or plastic bag (that is sealable or has a zipper).
How to Easily Make Cool Whip Playdough (with Step-By-Step Directions)
01
Mix ingredients
In medium-sized bowl, add 8 ounces of frozen Cool Whip and 1 cup of powdered sugar. Stir.
Add 1 cup cornstarch and mix well.
** If you’d like to add food coloring, add it now before refreezing!
02
Freeze overnight and add more cornstarch
Place the Cool Whip mixture back into the container and refreeze overnight.
Add the Cool Whip back into a bowl. Add another cup of cornstarch and mix well with a spoon.
If mixture is still sticky, add another ½ cup of cornstarch. Knead with your hands.
03
Storage options
When you are done playing, place your Cool Whip playdough in an air-tight container or plastic bag (with zipper).
Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
FAQs about Ways to Enjoy Cool Whip Playdough
I strongly recommend setting clear rules and expectations for your kids before using this material. Chat about the different tools, containers, and accessories that are allowed (and which ones are not). Set a time limit (if you have a busy day). Demonstrate how to care for and store your Cool Whip play dough.
There are so many terrific tools that you can buy or find in your home to make this homemade playdough even more fun. Small toys, plastic cookie cutters with all sorts of themes, and playdough mats are simple ways to enjoy this soft material. Find our favorite playdough tools below:
JOYIN 69Pcs Small Animal Figures, Assorted Mini Plastic Animal Toy (Ocean, Zoo, Farm, Dinosaur, Insect), Realistic Tiny Little Animals for Sensory Bin, Christmas Birthday Gifts, Toddler 1-3, Kid 3-5Terra by Battat – Toy Tropical Fish & Crabs – 60 Mini Figures in 12 Realistic Designs – Tropical Sea Animals in Storage Tube – Realistic Figurines for Sensory Bin – Tropical Fish World – 3 Years +YUQILIN 120PCS Gemstones for Kids Toy Pirate Treasure Jewels Fake Acrylic Gems, Diving Pool Colorful Bling Diamonds Plastic Gem for Kid with Burlap Bag Stickers for DIY Fillers Home Decor Party FavorsIconikal Grip Cookie Cutters, Unicorn, Rainbow, Heart, Star, 4-Pack SetOun Nana Playdough Tools 20 PCS Play Dough Tools Set for Kids, Various Shape Playdough Cutters & Rollers, Random ColorSOOKOO 32 PCS Cookie Cutter Set, Biscuit Cutter Set, Multi-size Sandwich Fondant Cake Fruit Vegetable Shapes Cutter Set (Square, Round, Star, Heart, Flower, Gingersnap)READY 2 LEARN Dough Roller and Cutters – Set of 17 – Dough Tools for Kids Ages 18m+ – Art Accessories for Pottery and Dough – Roll, Cut, Mold and Play
Enjoy Sweet Sensory Play with Cool Whip Playdough!
WooHoo! Your kids (and you!) can such wonderful times with this soft and fluffy material.
It makes it a breeze to enjoy creative hands-on activities. Wishing you tons of fun with this playdough that can customize and play with again and again!
Did you make this easy homemade playdough recipe?
I’d love to know about your playdough making adventures and how you’re enjoying it with your children! Please share your ideas in the comments area at the bottom of this post.
