Need a taste safe slime recipe? Learn how to make the best edible slime using marshmallows and powdered sugar. This marshmallow slime recipe without cornstarch is much tastier! Our edible slime recipes will have kids smiling, and they are borax free too!
Edible Marshmallow Slime Recipe
One of the best essential ingredients for candy slime recipes is marshmallows! However, you can also use marshmallow fluff for a no-microwave version.
🛑 Note: Adult assistance and supervision are recommended. The marshmallow mixture will be very hot!
YOU WILL NEED:
- Jumbo Marshmallows
- Powdered Sugar
- Cooking Oil (as needed)
- Micorwave
How to Make Edible Slime With Marshmallows
Let’s get started with our edible slime recipe and see how Char enjoyed making it for us!
STEP 1. Add 1 packet marshmallows to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30-sec intervals to melt. You don’t want to overheat them as they will burn!
🛑 WARNING: MARSHMALLOW WILL BE HOT!
You can also make this recipe a cup or two of marshmallows at a time.
STEP 2. Remove the bowl carefully from the microwave using potholders as needed. Stir carefully to distribute heat evenly. Heat again if needed.
STEP 3. Add powdered sugar to melted marshmallow mixture. This isn’t an exact science but you can add 1/4 cup at a time if you use the whole bag.
If you try a small batch or about a cups worth of marshmallows, you can start with a tablespoon of powdered sugar.
STEP 4. Mix the marshmallows and powdered sugar thoroughly. Repeat as needed for thickening.
STEP 5. Making marshmallow slime with just marshmallows and powdered sugar is going to be a messy experience! You can help to reduce the stickiness with a touch of cooking oil.
STEP 6. Eventually, you will need to dig your hands into the bowl when the mixture has cooled sufficiently. Our tip is to coat your hands with cooking oil!
No clean hands here, but it washes up easily. Finger licking good.
STEP 7. Remove your marshmallow slime from the bowl and place it on top of more powdered sugar. To contain the mess, use a cutting board, cookie sheet, or craft tray!
Continue to knead and play with your marshmallow slime, incorporating the powdered sugar as needed. You will learn how to make an edible marshmallow slime recipe using all your senses!
Squish, squeeze, pull, and stretch your strawberry-flavored edible slime! Once you learn how to make an edible marshmallow slime recipe, you can experiment with other flavors or candies.
💡 YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Gummy Bear Slime and Starburst Slime
Our homemade slime also make fun hand putties for fidgety fingers. We make a cool fidget putty that is NOT edible as well.
Edible SLime for the 5 Senses
One of the best parts of our edible slime recipes is the sensory experience for the 5 senses! You can easily talk about the 5 senses related to this marshmallow slime recipe.
This marshmallow slime is visually appealing, and a tactile experience you can also taste and smell! Can you hear slime? You tell me!
How Long Will Marshmallow Slime Last?
Unlike our regular homemade slime recipes, this edible marshmallow slime recipe will last less time. Store it in a covered container; it should be suitable for another round of play the next day.
Try warming it up in the microwave for 10 seconds before you play the next day.
🛑 Adults make sure the mixture is cool enough to play with too!
Although edible slime doesn’t last as long, it’s still great fun to try if you love new sensory experiences.
More Fun Edible Slime Recipes To Try
There are more fun ways to make edible slime with candy!
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This is an awesome recipe!! Tastes amazing, and is easy with no glue or activator! 🙂