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Snow cloud dough

Soft white dough that packs like snow and crumbles like powder, made from flour and oil.

Snow cloud dough
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 18 months to 3
Time10 minutes to make, plus play
Cost$2 to $4
WinterRainy dayDollar store

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

Safety

Heating the flour kills germs found in raw flour. It is still not food, so watch for big mouthfuls.

  1. Step 1: Heat the flour
    1

    Heat the flour

    Grown-up step: Microwave the flour in 30 second bursts, stirring each time, until it hits 165°F.

  2. Step 2: Cool it
    2

    Cool it

    Let it cool fully. Spread it out in the bin to speed it up.

  3. Step 3: Add the oil
    3

    Add the oil

    Pour in the oil. Let your toddler squish it in with their hands.

  4. Step 4: Test it
    4

    Test it

    Squeeze a handful. It should hold a shape, then crumble when poked.

  5. Step 5: Play
    5

    Play

    Hand over cups and spoons. Pack, dump and make snowballs.

Edie's tip

Pack it into a small cup, flip it over, and let them knock down the snow castle.

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