Edible Gingerbread Slime
Young children love exploring with all their senses! And nothing says Christmas like the scents of gingerbread man baking in the oven! This gingerbread slime is a great way to capture your child's interest with a fun, playful Christmas activity that will engage their senses. Toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and first graders can smell, touch, taste, and visually explore this exciting christmas slime! This ginger breadslime recipe will help children stengthen hand muscles while having fun in December too. So whip up a batch of this edible slime recipe and you are ready to play!
Ingredients
- 1 can vanilla frosting
- 2/3 cup powdered milk
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup dark molasses
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- First, heat 1 can of vanilla frosting in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds or until it is pourable.
- Meanwhile, whisk together 2/3 cup powdered milk, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon cloves, and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg in a medium bowl.
- Pour and stir in 1/4 cup dark molasses with the melted frosting in the bowl of seasonings.
- Slowly add 1 1/2 to 2 cups cornstarch and1/2 cup vegetable oil, alternating between the two, until the slime is thick and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Turn out on waxed paper for playing.
- TIP: If the slime is too sticky, add additional oil. If the slime sticks to hands, use wet hands to play. Playing on wax paper is recommended.