Looking for a fun and tasty activity that’s perfect for kids? This peanut butter edible playdough is a simple, no-cook recipe that combines creativity with snack time. With just a few ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, you can whip up a smooth, moldable dough that’s safe for little ones to taste while they play. Whether you’re looking for an easy rainy-day activity or something to keep the kids entertained during a playdate, this recipe offers the best of both worlds—fun and flavor!
About this recipe
I fell in love with the old-school recipes for peanut butter playdough when I was in my early teens and loved having fun activities for the children I was babysitting.
Back then, I used a simple recipe that was from one of my mom’s church cookbooks.
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Nowadays, I have tweaked it a bit so that it has a bit of a better texture and sweetness to it…plus, I now make it in “parts” instead of having set cup amounts of everything.
I feel like it’s just plain easier to adjust the recipe to whatever amount you need, whether it be a super small batch of play dough, or one for a herd of children.
How to make it (free printable recipe card)
Edible Peanut Butter Playdough Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Part Fat-Free Powdered Milk
- 1 Part Powdered Sugar
- 1 Part Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1/2 Part Honey (+ a little more as needed)
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, add the powdered milk. -
Then add the powdered sugar. 
Then add the peanut butter.
Then add the honey.
Start mixing with a large spoon until it gets a bit difficult, and then use clean hands to continue mixing until well incorporated.
It's ready to play with, or cover tightly and chill until ready to use.
Notes
*Make sure that children are playing on a very clean, flat/hard surface with freshly washed hands.
Well, there you have it…my favorite way to make an edible play dough with peanut butter.
If you’re going to have this count as a snack for the kiddo’s on any level… I do suggest pairing it with a little cup of milk so they’re getting a bit more protein in there with so much sugar, lol.
FAQ’s
If tightly covered and refrigerated, you should be able to make this dough and store it for up to three days before use (only doing so if it has not been played with, this is more of a “one-time-use” recipe).
*I will add more q and a’s as the questions get sent to me.
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Other good resources
If you don’t like my recipe for edible play dough with peanut butter, that’s totally okay. Here are some other recipes you could try instead:
- https://reallifedinner.com/peanut-butter-playdough/
- https://www.icanteachmychild.com/edible-peanut-butter-playdough/
*This article was originally shared to this website on 08/15/2024, and will continually be updated and improved.